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News Release
Tip of the Week February 26, 2018 - Unsecured Loads - 02/22/18

OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF
Sheriff Curtis L. Landers
225 W. Olive Street
Newport, Oregon 97365
Phone: (541) 265-4277
Fax: (541) 265-4926

TIP OF THE WEEK - - - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date: February 26, 2018

Contact: Sheriff Curtis Landers
541-265-0652
clanders@co.lincoln.or.us

UNSECURED LOADS

The National Sheriffs' Association Traffic Safety Committee is working to raise awareness of the problem with unsecured loads. Research by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety estimates that road debris played a role in more than 50,000 crashes each year from 2011 through 2014. These resulted in over 9,800 injuries and approximately 125 deaths. Each. Year. And these crashes were preventable! "Unsecured loads lead to dangerous roads." The following tips will help you make sure that your loads are always properly secured.

To be secured, loads should be:
* Tied down with rope, netting or straps
* Tied directly to the vehicle or trailer
* Covered entirely with a sturdy tarp or netting
* NOT overloaded
* Packed with lighter weight items at the bottom and evenly distributed to prevent them from sliding.

Ensure the vehicle is Properly Maintained:
* Worn or underinflated tires can result in blowouts that leave dangerous pieces of tire in the roadway.
* Rusted and corroded hardware can cause mufflers and other parts to drag and break loose.

Unsecured loads lead to dangerous roads which can be not only costly, but deadly. Secure your loads. It can be the difference between life and death. Now that you know how; no excuses.
Be a responsible driver.

For more information and tips, visit our website at www.lincolncountysheriff.net and Like us on Facebook at Lincoln County Sheriff's Office -- Oregon.

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Submitted by:
Kathy Manning, Administrative Assistant
kmanning@co.lincoln.or.us
Ph: 541-265-0652

Attached Media Files: 022618-Unsecured_Loads.pdf
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