(Seguin) — Local law enforcement officials will also be looking to keep people safe over the New Year’s holiday period. The Seguin Police Department, the Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office, the Seguin DPS Office and others will all be out in full force in an effort to make sure people are not drinking and driving. Officers, deputies and troopers will be looking for impaired drivers, speeders and for those who are not wearing a seat belt.
The Texas Department of Public Safety is offering tips for people to follow to stay safe while they are ringing in the New Year:
– Don’t drink and drive. Make alternate plans if you’re consuming alcohol.
– Move Over or Slow Down for police, fire, EMS, Texas Department of Transportation vehicles and tow trucks stopped on the side of the road with emergency lights activated.
– Buckle up everyone in the vehicle — it’s the law.
– Slow down, especially in bad weather, heavy traffic, unfamiliar areas or construction zones.
– Drive defensively, as holiday travel can present additional challenges. Allow plenty of time to reach your destination.
– Eliminate distractions while driving, including the use of mobile devices.
– If you can Steer It, Clear It: If you are involved in a non-injury crash and your vehicle can be moved, clear the traffic lanes to minimize traffic impact.
– On multi-lane roads, use the left lane for passing only. Not only is it courteous driving and avoids impeding traffic, Texas law requires slower traffic to keep to the right and to use the left lane for passing only (when posted).
– Don’t cut in front of large trucks and try not to brake quickly in front of them. They can’t maneuver as easily as passenger vehicles and pickup trucks.
– Keep the Texas Roadside Assistance number [(800) 525-5555] stored in your phone. This number can also be found on the back of a Texas Driver License.
– Monitor weather and road conditions wherever you’re traveling. For road conditions and closures in Texas, visit DriveTexas.org.