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April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. This is a time to raise awareness of the dangers and cost of this growing epidemic and from April 8 to 13, 2016, law enforcement personnel will be using a combination of traditional and innovative strategies to crack down on motorists who text while driving. The objectives of the national high-visibility enforcement U Drive. U Text. U Pay. campaign are to: conduct intense enforcement of anti-texting laws, and couple the efforts with advertising, media, and social media outreach to let drivers know about the enforcement and convince them to obey the law.
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Safety Tips to Write Home About

Safety Tips
The holidays are the busiest time of the year for people who like to use this opportunity to leave town and visit friends and family. Sadly, it is also the busiest time of the year for burglars. If you’re planning to leave your home unattended this season, either as a homeowner or renter, you need to be extra cautious. Read on for eight tips to keep your home as safe as houses.
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Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow: Remembering Road Traffic Victims

November 15, 2015, just another Sunday, right? No, not at all. This coming Sunday is much more. It is the United Nations (U.N.) World Day of Remembrance for Traffic Crash Victims. Every year, the third Sunday in November is a day to reflect, to think about family, friends, and all those who are killed because of traffic crashes.
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Veterans: Once Home—Stay Safe, Drive Safe

Today we remember and recognize the dedication of our military service men and women.  Called Veteran’s Day in the United States and Remembrance Day by the Commonwealth Countries, it is
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Drowsy Driving: Take the Time to Sleep

In today’s culture, with many of us traveling in large and potentially deadly weapons on a road or highway, mixing the lack of sleep with driving is a deadly combination. However, there are practical steps each of us can take to avoid these dangers, with acknowledgement of the existence of drowsy driving being the first.
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This Fourth of July, ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’

The Fourth of July is one of America’s favorite holidays. And why not? Families and friends gather to celebrate our country with food, parades, parties, picnics and fireworks. A Dangerous
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Focus on Safety — Cool Tips for a Safe Summer Trip (Part Two)

Long-distance driving can be tedious, and it’s tempting to look for something to distract you to make the time pass faster. But when you’re the driver, your only responsibility is to keep your eyes on the road, hands on the wheel, and concentration on the task of driving. No one’s lives–neither your passengers nor any other road users–are worth a phone call or text. And remember, law enforcement officers across the Nation are now using innovative strategies to aggressively enforce their State distracted driving laws.
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Focus on Safety — Cool Tips for a Safe Summer Trip (Part One)

Of the many great things about summertime, few match the fun of a family road trip. Before you hook up that new boat or camper, or hit the road with your family or friends in your car, SUV, pickup, or RV, take the time to review some summer travel safety tips. Prevention and planning may take a little time up front, but will spare you from dealing with the consequences of a breakdown—or worse yet, a highway crash—later.
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June 15th is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Child Abuse and Domestic Violence are recognized around the world as devastating activities that must end and significant global prevention efforts are helping.  However those prevention efforts cannot stop with just the young and middle aged.  Each year millions of older persons are abused, neglected and exploited.
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May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

“Motorcyclists will be out in force as the weather gets warmer, which is why May is the perfect month for Motorcycle Safety Awareness,” said Prosecutor Rutkowski. “Fatal crashes with motorcycles are on the rise, and helmet usage is on the decline. We all need to be more aware of motorcyclists in order to save lives.”
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On the Huron County Prosecutor’s website you will find the latest news from my office, a discussion of important safety topics for you and your family, frequently asked questions,  local resources in our community, and information on filing incorrigibility petitions or obtaining personal protection orders.

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Tim Rutkowski

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