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SIKESTON – The Southeast Coalition for Roadway Safety will offer a grant opportunity to local law enforcement agencies beginning April 11. Regional grant funding will be used to cover the cost of equipment that will help reduce the number of...

COLUMBIA, Mo. - Teens from across the state are gathering in Columbia next week to share their experiences and successes promoting wearing safety belts in their local highway safety initiatives. Their efforts, developed as a part of the students’...

SIKESTON – The Southeast Coalition for Roadway Safety recently awarded grant funding to local schools that will hold student lock-in events for Project Prom or High School Graduation. Schools will receive $200 each to assist with event expenses such...

Four Missouri high schools and their communities won top spots and $6,000 in donations from AAA Missouri in the inaugural AAA Buckle Up Phone Down High School Showdown by taking the pledge to drive without cell phone distraction, to speak up for...

SIKESTON – The Southeast Coalition for Roadway Safety is offering grant funding to local schools that choose student lock-in events for Project Prom or High School graduation. Qualifying schools will receive $200 each to assist with event expenses...

HANNIBAL - The NE Coalition for Roadway Safety is part of a statewide effort to reduce fatalities and disabling injuries on Missouri Roads.  We have reimbursement grant funding available to your organization/agency for equipment and/or programs that...

JEFFERSON CITY – For the first time since 2006, Missouri’s traffic fatalities surpassed 1,000. According to preliminary data, 1,007 people were killed in Missouri traffic crashes in 2021, a 2% increase over 2020 and marking the second straight year...

HANNIBAL - The NE Coalition for Roadway Safety will hold its quarterly meeting on Thursday, January 6 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. virtually (see info below).  The executive committee of the Coalition will provide updates on specific areas, and anyone...

JEFFERSON CITY – This holiday season, keep spirits bright by keeping spirits off the roads. The Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety is urging drivers to avoid driving impaired as they travel to and from holiday gatherings. Statewide, law...

JEFFERSON CITY –The Thanksgiving holiday is one of the busiest travel weeks of the year. As you visit family and friends, the Missouri Department of Transportation recommends you focus on four safe driving tips to help you arrive safely to your...