Many people drive cars on crowded roadways every day without thinking that it is more dangerous than a bullet.
Safety is as important in driving a vehicle as in handling a firearm.
Richard Owen, the Lexington police department's grants manager. The goal is to reduce collisions, injuries and fatalities particularly with teen drivers. Topics deal with speeding, driving under the influence, how to help someone who is injured in a crash, seat belts, distractions while driving, airbags, staying awake while driving and sharing the road with bicyclists. The project, which began last year and was just implemented the middle of February, has been a team effort combining several people and organizations. Bettina Riley, a graphic artist for the Urban County Government, completed the layout and design work.