Nebraska Road
Conditions 402-471-4533 South Dakota Road
Conditions 605-773-7515
Wyoming Road
Conditions 888-996-7623
Tips on what to do if your vehicle breaks down along the roadway
Attempt
to get the vehicle off the roadway and out of path of oncoming traffic; if
you can do so safely
If
you don't feel safe from traffic in your car, and weather permits; get out
and stand away from your car and off of the roadway
Turn
on your hazard flashers
If
you have a cell phone call law enforcement or family/friend for assistance
If
an unknown motorist stops to render assistance, stay with your vehicle and
ask them to get help
Tips on what to do if you think you're being
followed
Stay
calm
Call
911 if you have a cell phone
Describe
to police dispatchers your location and direction of travel, the other
vehicles color, make, model. Number of occupants, and driver's description
Flash
your lights and sound your horn to attract attention to yourself and the
person following you
Keep
your car doors locked
Drive
to a safe place(business, police department). Sound the horn and flash the
lights until someone you trust is there to assist you.
Road rage prevention tips
Do
not follow too closely to the vehicle in front of you.
Use
caution and look before changing lanes.
Obey
all traffic laws.
When
on any 4 lane road use the right lane unless your passing another vehicle.
Do
not make gestures towards other drivers.
Ignore
gestures from other drivers.
When being passed, slow down and allow the other vehicle to pass.
Adult front seat occupants
The
driver and front seat occupants are required to wear a properly adjusted and
fastened safety belt or safety harness while the vehicle is in forward
motion on a street or highway in this state. Seatbelts must be worn in
accordance with the car manufacturer's specifications.
Child Safety Restraints
Children
under the age of 1 year and under 20 lbs must be in a rear facing infant
seat. Both 1 year and 20 lbs must be surpassed before turning the infant
around to face forward or before placing them into a convertible seat.
A
child under 4 years old who is being transported in a motor vehicle shall be
secured during transit by a child restraint system which meets federal motor
vehicle safety standards, and the system shall be used in accordance with
the manufacturer’s instructions.
A
child at least 4 years old but less than their 6th birthday who is being
transported in a motor vehicle shall be secured during transit by either a
child restraint system that meets federal motor vehicle safety standards and
is used in accordance to the manufacturer’s instructions, or by a safety
belt or safety harness.
All
children over 6 years old but prior to their 11th birthday must sit in
the rear seat when available and be seat belted or using a child
restraint system.
Recommendations
Children
from their 4th birthday and up until their 8th birthday should utilize a
booster seat. This allows the seatbelt to restrain them across their chest
in the proper manner.
Children
under 9 years old should not sit in a seat where there is a lap belt only
when other seats are available with a shoulder strap.
Follow
child car seat manufacturer’s guidelines for the weight of the child
Examples
Newborn-1
yr & 20 lb(Rear facing infant seat)
1
yr & Over 20lbs-40 lbs(Front facing convertible car seat with harness)
40+
lbs-up to 6 yr birthday(Booster seat)
6+
yrs-up to 11 yr birthday(Seatbelt w/ shoulder strap)