{"id":259571,"date":"2013-05-26T06:19:03","date_gmt":"2013-05-26T11:19:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ktbb.com\/post\/?p=259571"},"modified":"2013-05-28T02:25:54","modified_gmt":"2013-05-28T07:25:54","slug":"madd-east-texas-provides-memorial-day-weekend-safety-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ktbb.com\/post\/?p=259571","title":{"rendered":"MADD East Texas Provides Memorial Day Weekend Safety Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ktbb.com\/post\/?attachment_id=259572\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-259572\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ktbb.com\/post\/wp-content\/media\/2013\/05\/thumb_Dont-drink-logo1.gif\" alt=\"thumb_Dont-drink-logo\" width=\"119\" height=\"120\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-259572\" \/><\/a>TYLER &#8212; As families across East Texas kick off the summer and honor our military heroes this Memorial Day weekend, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) East Texas urges motorists to stay safe on the road during a time of year when drunk driving deaths typically increase. Over Memorial Day weekend in 2010 158 people were killed in drunk driving crashes nationwide.   \u201cIn an effort to keep people safe on the roads this holiday weekend, MADD has some tips to help,\u201d said Leslie Watson, MADD East Texas. \u201cIt\u2019s our sincere hope that this information, coupled with law enforcement\u2019s efforts to deter and detect drunk driving, will help keep our community safe.\u201d   <!--more-->  <\/p>\n<p>Here are five tips for safe driving over the holiday weekend and year-round:<\/p>\n<p>1)\tPlan a safe way home. Arrange a sober ride home, or offer to be the sober designated driver.<\/p>\n<p>2)\tWear a seat belt. Seat belt usage is one of the best ways to stay safe on our roadways.<\/p>\n<p>3)\tDon\u2019t call or text. Any form of impaired driving poses a serious threat to those on the road.<\/p>\n<p>4)\tSlow down. Respect all posted speed limits.<\/p>\n<p>5)\tBe aware. Pay attention to other drivers on the road and avoid those driving erratically.<\/p>\n<p>East Texas law enforcement agencies will be intensifying their efforts over the holiday weekend, so MADD encourages drivers to utilize these tips, which have the power to save lives and prevent injuries.  Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.madd.org\/drunk-driving\/how-you-can-help\/how-to-spot-a-drunk-driver.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">http:\/\/www.madd.org\/drunk-driving\/how-you-can-help\/how-to-spot-a-drunk-driver.html<\/a> for more information about how to spot a drunk driver  If you do see a drunk driver, click on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.madd.org\/drunk-driving\/how-you-can-help\/what-to-do-if-you-see-a-drunk.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">http:\/\/www.madd.org\/drunk-driving\/how-you-can-help\/what-to-do-if-you-see-a-drunk.html<\/a> for some tips about what to do. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TYLER &#8212; As families across East Texas kick off the summer and honor our military heroes this Memorial Day weekend, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) East Texas urges motorists to stay safe on the road during a time of year when drunk driving deaths typically increase. 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