Brainerd Lakes Safe Ride

10/16/2026

The posted speed limit tells you the maximum speed allowed under ideal conditions — clear skies, dry pavement and daylight. ☀️🚗

When conditions drop below ideal, your speed should drop, too. ⤵️

10/10/2026

Got questions about car seat safety and making sure your kids are properly secured? There’s help available – you’re not on your own.

Go to a local car seat or booster seat checkup event or schedule an appointment with a certified child passenger safety technician.

Scheduling info is available online at the Minnesota Safety Council: https://buckleupmn.org/

10/08/2026

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1521957373305958&id=100064751288774

Safe rides start with a sober driver. Let’s all look out for one another.

10/07/2026

Oh Deer! It’s that time of year. Nearly half of all deer-vehicle collisions happen Oct-Dec. Take measures to reduce the likelihood of striking one.
• Be aware of increased deer activity, especially at dawn & dusk.
• Scan for deer in ditches & along roadways.
• Slow down & drive within the headlight distance to see deer sooner.
• If a collision is unavoidable, stay in the lane, brake firmly & do not swerve to avoid the deer.

09/30/2026

SPEED DEMON!
I CAST THEE OUT!!
DRIVE THE LIMIT!!!

09/30/2026

As fall settles in, daylight gets shorter and visibility becomes more challenging for everyone on the road.

So far this year, 33 pedestrians have been killed in Minnesota crashes.

For pedestrians: Never walk on a highway. Use sidewalks, trails and designated crossings whenever possible.

For drivers: Slow down, stay alert and watch for pedestrians on all roads, especially during the morning and evening when it’s darker.

If you’re involved in a crash, stay buckled and inside your vehicle, if possible. Getting out of your vehicle can put you at risk of being struck by another driver.

Everyone has a role in getting home safely.

09/28/2026

It’s a question of priorities, a question of what needs to happen and what can wait. Every time you hear that phone buzz you feel its pull calling your attention.

But when you’re driving, don’t grab it. Instead check your seat belt and focus on the road.

The phone can wait; your safety can’t.

Buckle up, Phone down.

09/28/2026

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=122125829367301856&id=61589055683636

09/17/2026

Research shows that
44%
of repeat DUI offenders have a lifetime history of mental health disorders in addition to alcohol or drug use disorders.

09/16/2026

Let’s keep ‘em safe!

School buses are designed with safety in mind — from flashing stop-arms to high-visibility yellow paint and protective seat backing — but it's more dangerous for students to get ON and OFF the bus. 🚏

Here's how you — the driver — can help keep our kids even safer:

🛑 Stop for school buses.
🚸 Slow down in school zones and near bus stops.
📵 Stay focused and put away your cell phone.