Crash Responder Safety Week is Nov. 18-22
For Immediate Release: Nov 18 2024
BISMARCK, N.D. – Crash Responder Safety Week (CRSW), observed from Nov. 18 – 22, 2024, offers an opportunity for Vision Zero to express gratitude for the dedicated work of crash responders.
“We are deeply thankful to every responder who puts their life on the line to keep our roads safe and deliver care to those who are involved in traffic crashes,” said Karin Mongeon, NDDOT Highway Safety Division Director. “Their courage and commitment inspire each of us to take steps to protect them and others when we travel on North Dakota roads.”
Drivers can do their part by taking responsibility every time they travel by always wearing their seat belts, obeying posted speed limits, driving free from impairment and distraction and following the Move Over Law, which requires drivers to slow down and move over for any vehicle on the roadside with flashers on.
Every day, law enforcement, fire and rescue teams, emergency medical services, public works, transportation crews, towing professionals and others work tirelessly at the roadside, putting themselves at risk. These crash responders clear thousands of motor vehicle crashes each year across North Dakota and respond to other incidents such as stalled vehicles or roadway debris.
Learn more about traffic safety initiatives at VisionZero.ND.gov or join the conversation on the Vision Zero ND Facebook or X page.
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