Traditionally, Labor Day is celebrated by most Americans as the symbolic end of the summer. Forms of celebration include picnics, barbecues, fireworks displays, water sports, and public art events. Families with school-age children take it as the last chance to travel before the end of summer recess.
In U.S. sports, Labor Day marks the beginning of the NFL and college football seasons. NCAA teams usually play their first games the week before Labor Day, with the NFL traditionally playing their first game the Thursday following Labor Day.
Please relax, enjoy and stay safe.
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Using safe driving techniques are always a good reminder as we come to the end of summer and the Labor Day weekend. The following information is provided from the Governor’s High Safety Association. Drive Safe.
1. Saves Lives – Slowing down increases the likelihood of surviving a crash. Researcher Rune Elvik found that a 1% decrease in travel speed reduces injury crashes by about 2%, serious injury crashes by about 3% and fatal crashes by about 4%. Over 12,000 people died in speed-related crashes in 2008. Don’t become a statistic.
2. Saves Money – Speeding reduces fuel efficiency, causing you to buy gas more often. The Department of Energy estimates that, as a rule of thumb, drivers can assume that each 5 mph they drive above 60 mph is like paying an additional $0.20 per gallon for gas.
3. Saves the Environment – According to Ford Motor Company, driving a vehicle at 65 mph consumes about 15% more fuel than driving the same vehicle at 55 mph. More fuel consumed mean more CO2 released into the atmosphere.
4. Saves yourself a Ticket – Highway safety agencies and law enforcement are cracking down on speeders. Obey the sign or pay the fine!
5. Saves your License – A speeding ticket could lead to points on your driving record. Too many points and you could lose your license and your insurance premiums could go up.
Find more information on speed limit laws and other information about this issue online at www.ghsa.org.
This tip should go without saying: Make sure everyone in the car buckles his or her seatbelt. Not only will it keep you safe, but in many places it’s also the law.
ABCO Fire Protection, is a regional provider of fire protection services in Ohio, Michigan and Pennsylvania. ABCO provides fire safety products that protect life and property.
