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Northern Cass becomes newest Vision Zero school
March 24, 2025
HUNTER, N.D. - Northern Cass High School was officially welcomed as the newest Vision Zero School during a special kick-off event yesterday. Representatives from Vision Zero, school administrators and the Cass County Sheriff’s Office joined the
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North Dakota Vision Zero students shine at national Lifesavers Conference
March 18, 2025
Two North Dakota high school students recently showcased their roles in Vision Zero Schools at the Lifesavers Conference, held March 9–11, 2025, in Long Beach, Calif. Recognized as the largest gathering of roadway safety professionals in the United
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No luck needed when you use ND Sober Ride
March 10, 2025
STATEWIDE, N.D. – ND Sober Ride, a Vision Zero program to remove impaired drivers from North Dakota roads, will offer discounted Lyft rides, where available, in time for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. Codes will be available from March 14-17,
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Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign results in 103 alcohol or drug-related arrests and citations
March 7, 2025
STATEWIDE, N.D. – Law enforcement agencies across the state participated in the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement campaign Dec. 13, 2024 through Jan. 31, 2025 to deter motorists from driving impaired. Of the 103 alcohol
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Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Enforcement Campaign Kicks-off March 1
February 28, 2025
STATEWIDE, N.D. – In 2023 in North Dakota, 36% of fatal traffic crashes were alcohol-related. Through the month of March, law enforcement across the state will have extra patrols to remove impaired drivers from the road during Drive Sober or Get
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Lane departure leads fatal crash causes in 2024
January 30, 2025
STATEWIDE, N.D. – Vision Zero reminds drivers to stay in their lane to reduce vehicle crashes and deaths. Preliminary data for 2024 shows nearly 70% of fatal crashes in North Dakota involved lane departure. Lane departure crashes are especially
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Heavy vehicle crashes peak in winter months
January 27, 2025
STATEWIDE, N.D. – In North Dakota in 2023, motor vehicle crashes involving heavy vehicles were more common October-March (64%) than warm weather months and a majority were in rural areas (81%). Heavy trucks include single unit trucks (2-axle
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3,587 citations issued during Click It or Ticket enforcement campaign
January 23, 2025
STATEWIDE, N.D. – Law enforcement agencies across the state participated in the Click It or Ticket enforcement campaign from Nov. 1 to Dec. 12, 2024 to help save lives on North Dakota roads. A total of 3,587 citations were attributed to the
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ND Sober Ride delivers more rides this holiday season
January 17, 2025
STATEWIDE, N.D. – North Dakotans embraced the spirit of personal responsibility this holiday by choosing ND Sober Ride to get home safely after celebrating. A total of 314 rides were provided statewide from Dec. 18 to Jan. 4, 2025 —
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Spreading holiday cheer with sober ride discounts
December 16, 2024
STATEWIDE, N.D. – ND Sober Ride will offer discounted Lyft rides, where available, in time for the holidays. Codes will be available from Dec. 18 to Jan. 4, 2025, or while codes last. Use Lyft code “VZWINTER24” to get $10 off your ride. ND
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