Dogs can’t sweat to cool down like humans can. They also can’t unlock a door, roll down the window, or call for help.
Pets and children just aren’t safe in vehicles unattended, even if it’s only for a few minutes. #HeatstrokeKills
Just like seat belts and bicycle helmets, car seats are tested and proven to be effective, as long as they are used properly.
If you’re a parent or caregiver and want the best for your little ones, visit TNTrafficSafety.org/CPS for helpful tips or to find a car seat fitting station near you.
You have the choice to prevent the damage that can be caused by speeding. Be in control and always follow the speed limit to help keep yourself and others safe on TN’s roadways. #SlowDownTN
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Speeding can leave a trail of destruction, just look at the damage. #SlowDownTN
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Yes, it’s true. Speeding catches up with you. In 2023, there were 6,534 speeding-related crashes in Tennessee. #SlowDownTN
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There are no winners when it comes to speeding. It wastes more gas, lowers vehicle control, reduces the effectiveness of seat belts, and puts everyone on the road in danger. #SlowDownTN
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The City of Clinton is hiring:
Dispatcher - $16.36 - $19.00 / Hour Full Time
P.O.S.T Cert. Police Officers- $19.00 - $21.00 / Hour Full Time
Click the link below to apply!
http://www.clintontn.net/jobs
🗣️ Being a passenger means looking out for each other. Don’t stay silent if the driver is dangerously speeding or driving recklessly. You could prevent a dangerous situation with a gentle intervention. #PassengerSafety
Making improvements to Tennessee roadways can help reduce the number of traffic fatalities in our state each year. By slowing down in work zones, we can help keep our Tennessee Road Builders safe while they make the roads safer for us. #SlowDownTN
We would like to thank all of the people who visited our booth this year during the Anderson County fair! You made it a fun and successful event, as always. Sergeant Stokes would like to thank all of the help he received from our future police officers! They were able to test their skills with handcuffing, fingerprinting, and identifying suspects in a line up. It was a tough task, but many were up to the challenge.
#ServiceBeforeSelf
Some signs you just can’t afford to miss. ⚠️ #SlowDownTN
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Slow down for pedestrians! They may be difficult to see and it takes you longer to stop for them if you’re speeding. Speeding Catches Up With You.
Help keep Tennessee’s roadways safe by slowing down and following the speed limit. Let’s create a culture of responsible driving for everyone! #SlowDownTN
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Tennessee’s beautiful backroads are meant for sharing, not for racing. #SlowDownTN
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Consequences of 🚗💨 speeding:
⛽ Increased fuel cost
🚙 Greater chance for loss of vehicle control
⬆️ Increased risk of a crash 💥🚙, severe injury, 🏥 or death ⚰️
Always obey speed limits. Speeding Catches Up With You.
It’s important to know what to do in a dangerous situation, such as a tire blowout. These events are uncommon, but could happen anywhere. #TireSafety
Empty roads are not a free pass to speed. Your own safety on the roadway is important, even if there are no other vehicles in sight. #SlowDownTN
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A child’s body temperature rises 3-5 times faster than an adult’s does. Even when parked in the shade, leaving them in a car can be deadly within a short time. Never leave a child behind in a car. @NHTSA
Learn more: nhtsa.gov/heatstroke
No parent or caregiver thinks this can happen to them, but dozens of children are forgotten in backseats each year. A reminder could save a life! #CheckTheBackseat
Learn more: nhtsa.gov/heatstroke
Based on 2010 Census data, 93% of Tennessee is rural. Roads in rural areas can be especially dangerous due to the lack of streetlights and other safety features, and may have unique hazards that drivers will have to look out for. #SlowDownTN
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