Captain
Robert
L.
Powell,
commanding
officer
of
Troop
A,
Lee's
Summit,
reminds
motorist
to
adjust
their
driving
habits
to
the
winter
season.
In
the
past
24
hours,
most
of
the
State
of
Missouri
has
received
snow
and
ice
making
traveling
very
treacherous.
In
the
same
time
period
there
have
been
nine
weather
related
traffic
fatalities
in
Missouri.
Make
sure
everyone
in
the
vehicle
is
wearing
a
seat
belt
and
only
travel
in
adverse
weather
when
it
is
absolutely
necessary.
If
you
find
yourself
out
in
winter
weather,
slow
down
and
drive
a
speed
that
is
appropriate
for
the
conditions.
Make
sure
to
leave
extra
room
between
your
vehicle
and
the
one
in
front
of
you.
Also,
when
the
temperature
is
near
freezing,
the
roadway
may
look
wet
when
in
fact
ice
is
forming
and
that
transition
is
very
dangerous.
Before
you
try
driving
on
ice
and
snow
covered
roadways
consider
this:
If
you
end
up
being
injured
or
injuring
someone
else
in
a
traffic
crash
because
you
decided
to
risk
it,
upon
reflection,
would
the
reason
you
decided
to
go
out
in
inclement
weather
conditions
be
worth
it?
With
rare
exception,
the
answer
is
"No."
Captain Powell stated, "Troop A officers are working hard to help keep the roadways safe. Remember to do your part. I would like to remind motorists if you are involved in a minor traffic crash, without injuries, move your vehicle off the roadway to help keep traffic moving. To report any crash utilize *55 on a cellular phone or the Patrol's toll free number of 800-525-5555."
The Patrol encourages motorists and watercraft operators to protect themselves by making sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint and everyone in the vessel is wearing an approved life jacket. Click It 4 Life and Wear It!!!
