Here's why we want to raise awareness:
*According to a study conducted by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, between 2011-2014 there were 200,000 crashes caused by roadside debris that caused 39,000 injuries and 500 deaths.
* The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued a report in 2012 that there were 51,000 crashes due to object that came off of another vehicle .
*In Louisiana, there were 91 injuries and 2 fatalities due to crashes caused by objects falling from motor vehicles reported in 2017, according to The Louisiana Highway Safety Research Group.
Shreveport Green Neighborhood & Education Program is proud to announce a community contest to increase awareness for the need to change driving habits that lead to accidents and roadway debris and litter from uncovered items hauled in truck beds or trailers.
Create your own highway safety sign using your own slogan to encourage drivers to secure their loads when hauling in truck beds/trailers. Create a sign and submit by February 22nd by 4 p.m. Take a photo of you and your sign and email the photo to ccalloway@shreveportgreen.org.
Contest rules & tips:
*Sign can be any size
*No profanity or offensive language
*Use up to 7 words in slogan
*Include your name, address, and cell phone number in the submission email
* Be creative
Contest prizes:
1st place: $150
2nd place: $100
3rd place: $75
Winning photos will be distributed to local media, on social media and used in other educational materials.
For more information contact Casaundra Calloway at ccalloway@shreveportgreen.com
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