Safe Communities of Wright County

08/31/2026

Minnesota's Ted Foss Move Over Law requires drivers to move over one full lane or slow down when approaching any stopped vehicle with flashing or hazard lights on the side of the road.

SEE A CAR ON THE SHOULDER?
MOVE OVER

08/31/2026

These numbers are STAGGERING. While Minnesota is moving into our cooler season, be vigilant.

Triple digit summer temperatures mean kids are at greater risk for heatstroke! As temperatures rise outside, we’re reminding parents and caregivers that the temperature inside a car is even hotter. When a car's internal temperature can rise by 19 degrees in just 10 minutes, it's important to double-check the back seat before leaving your vehicle. This year, there have been 23 hot car deaths with 5 occurring in August alone. Most parents and caregivers believe it could never happen to them, but in most cases, the child is left behind unknowingly.

08/31/2026

There's one thing we frequently see missing on forward-facing car seats - and it's important! Don't forget to use the tether for any forward-facing seat. This important piece can make a big difference in a crash.

08/31/2026

Before your teen becomes a driver, make sure they're ready for the responsibility—not just the license.
Our Parent-Teen Checklist is designed to start conversations about judgment, responsibility, and safe choices before the keys are ever handed over.
A few questions today could prevent a lifetime of regret tomorrow.

08/31/2026

PUT YOUR PHONE DOWN

Thirteen-year-old Margay Schee was a bright honors student who dreamed of becoming an airline pilot. She loved music, surfing, skateboarding, volunteering at an animal sanctuary, and had a special love for animals.

Riding home from school one afternoon, Margay was killed when a distracted semi-truck driver looked away to reach for a dropped cell phone and crashed into the back of her stopped school bus.

Please remember Margay. Keep your eyes on the road. Nothing is worth a moment of distraction.

08/31/2026

CAR SEAT RECALL ALERT

🚨 BRITAX CAR SEAT RECALL 🚨

Britax is recalling certain infant car seats because the carrying handle may partially detach if a screw comes loose.

⚠️ If the handle partially detaches, a child could fall from the seat, increasing the risk of injury.

Affected models include:
• B-Safe 35
• B-Safe Gen 2
• B-Safe Gen 2 Flexfit
• B-Safe Gen 2 Flexfit Plus
• B-Safe Ultra
• Endeavours

A remedy is currently being developed. Britax expects to mail recall notices by October 19, 2026.

📞 Britax Customer Service: 888-427-4829

08/31/2026

True story...

A new study links the release of new music from major artists with a higher risk of dying in a car crash. Experts share safer ways to stream and drive.

08/31/2026

With back-to-school season underway, the Minnesota Safety Council has developed a new e-bike safety resource to help riders and families stay informed and safe. Please share! You can download the flyer at https://drivesafemn.org/

08/26/2026

Two million. That’s how many Minnesotans travel to the Minnesota State Fair each year. That’s a lot of corndogs, funnel cakes and hotdish on a stick. It’s also a lot of drivers on the road all at once in one area.

Make the Minnesota State Fair fun and safe for everyone, drive the speed limit, always wear a seat belt, don’t drive distracted and make a plan now for a sober ride.

08/26/2026

PLAN A SOBER RIDE HOME
Impaired Driving Will Cost You
Driving impaired can change your life in an instant. Even when no one is injured or killed, a DWI arrest can bring serious financial, legal, and personal consequences that last long after the traffic stop.

The Impact in Minnesota
So far in 2026 we have seen…
• 62 alcohol-related traffic fatalities
• 179 alcohol-related serious injuries
• 13,670 DWI arrests