National Road Safety Initiatives
Child Safety: A safe car with the right car seat. More info.
Teen Driving: Help them learn how to drive. More
Adapted Vehicles: Safer for people with disabilities More
Vehicle Theft Prevention: 800,000 victims yearly. More
Pedestrian Safety: Tips to keep walkers safe More
Bicycle Safety: Reducing fatalities More
Older Drivers: Learn to recognize changes More
Motorcycle Safety: Learn how to anticipate and respond. More
School Bus Safety: Child’s greatest risk is getting on and off the bus. More
Road Safety Grant Funding to Greater Gardner MA Communities
In September, the Baker-Polito Administration announced nearly 11 million dollars in federal grant funding to improve road safety across the state. There were 186 municipal and agency applicants and area communities fared pretty well in the competitive process which saw 11 of the 19 communities we cover receiving monies.
Area towns, cities, and organizations receiving funds include: Ashburnham Police Department: $14,763.36, Athol Police Department: $19,920.00, Barre Police Department: $19,952.00, Gardner Police Department: $23,311.50, Oakham Police Department: $4,572.00, Princeton Police Department: $19,998.00, Royalston Police Department: $11,520.00, Rutland Police Department: $17,752.00, Warwick Police Department: $4,670.00, Westminster Police Department: $15,020.20. Notably absent: Ashby, Hardwick, New Salem, Orange, Petersham, Phillipston, Templeton, and Winchendon but it is unclear whether or not these communities applied for funds.
The Merit Rating Board of the Mass DMV is receiving $550,000, the Massachusetts District Attorney’s Assocation gets $196,797, and the State Police get $3,398,021.38. And in order to provide Judicial Education relating to highway safety strategies, the Massachusetts Trial Court receives $18,135.00
“Safe roadways are achieved through strong federal, state, and local partnerships. These grants support our shared goal of reinforcing good driving behavior, deterring impaired and distracted driving, enhancing law enforcement training, and identifying data-driven solutions,” said Massachusetts Public Safety and Security Secretary Terrence Reidy. “
Massachusetts Hands Free Law
Are you aware of this? Massachusetts law prohibits operators of motor vehicles from using any electronic device, including mobile telephones, unless the device is used in hands-free mode. Fines Up To $500