Jefferson City, MO – Missouri transportation officials are reminding drivers that one small action can make the ultimate difference—buckling a seat belt. The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) shared a new safety message this week as part of its ongoing “Buckle Up Phone Down” (BUPD) campaign.
According to MoDOT, nearly 60% of all roadway fatalities in Missouri involve unbuckled drivers or passengers. The department is using social media to spread awareness, emphasizing that seat belt use can drastically reduce the risk of death or serious injury during a crash.
Officials say distracted and unrestrained driving continue to be leading factors in highway fatalities. “One simple action can save a life. Maybe it will be your own,” MoDOT’s campaign post reads. Drivers are encouraged to buckle up every trip and keep their phones down while behind the wheel.
The “Buckle Up Phone Down” initiative has become a statewide movement supported by law enforcement, schools, and community groups, all calling for safer roads.
With the fall travel season underway, MoDOT urges all motorists to make safety their top priority before hitting Missouri’s highways.
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