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Community Services
Ph: 315-386-2048
Department Head: Email: Shannon Beldock
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Community Services Traffic Safety Program
80 State Highway 310, Canton New York 13617-1493
General Guidelines for Parents Party Tips for Parents of Teens PSA Contest
Listen to some of the PSA's from last year's contest
Clip #1 Clip #2 Clip #3
Web Sites and Contacts for Safe Transportation
Traffic Safety Program Newsletter Articles
Teen Driving
Bicycle Safety
Car Seat Safety
Safe Driving
Van Advisory
Personal Mobility Devices
Winter Walking and Driving
Distracted Driving
Local DMV Information
General information
General information and excellent links
Follow links to find out traffic and weather conditions across the US
General information on passenger and commercial travel
Menu of topics of general interest, as well as safety fun pages for children
Compiles safety testing data for many vehicles
Information on driving in New York State, including laws, and licensing.
Official New York State traffic and travel web site, with links to road and weather conditions
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
National statistics and comprehensive information on a variety of topics
Commercial Vehicles
Has news on commercial vehicle regulations, safety, seminars, and trends for members and non-members
Sharing the Road
Provides information on sharing our highways with commercial vehicles Rail Safety
Operation Lifesaver
A non-profit group devoted to preventing collisions along rail rights-of-way and at highway/rail intersections
Impaired Driving
St. Lawrence County STOP-DWI
Local statistics and links to national sites
Child Passenger Safety/Youth and Traffic Safety
Official DMV web site for new drivers
Parents of drivers under age 18 can register to be informed of convictions, license revocations and suspensions, and reported motor vehicle collisions.
Has information on trunk entrapment, back-over incidents and other information on non-traffic vehicle safety. Has excellent links to many other child safety sites
Car Seats
To check for recalls, call the toll-free number of the car seat manufacturer (look on the sticker on the back or side). You can also call 1-800-424-9393 or 1-888-DASH 2 DOT. You can also register via the internet on the manufacturer’s web site. Make sure you have the following information ready:
1. Manufacturer 2. Model number 3. Date of manufacture You can also check for recalls on-line, and obtain news and information at:
Also has school bus, bike, and pedestrian safety
Has database of certified technicians and fitting stations arranged by County
Lots of great technical information, including photo identifiers of most car seats
Other Car Seat information:
Car seats and other child safety topics
Senior Driving and Disability Issues
608-884-8833
Directory of people qualified to evaluate driving skills of individuals
800-342-9871
Assistance addressing concerns about an unsafe aging driver
Point and Insurance Reduction Classes and Internet (On-line) Courses
To reduce your driver violation point total by a maximum of four points, and save a maximum of 10 percent on your automobile liability insurance premiums, take a DMV-approved accident prevention course. Please check with your Insurance Company regarding the discount that applies, and the Department of Motor Vehicles for information on reducing license points. A list of local course providers follows.
Aim High School of Defensive Driving 315-265-2514
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
On-line: www.aarpdriversafety.org
Ogdensburg Boys & Girls Club (SUNY ATTAIN Lab) 315-393-1241
Massena Senior Citizens 315-769-7810
American Automobile Association (AAA in Watertown) 800-836-2582
American Safety Council, Inc. (Malone) 877-689-0674
On-line: www.NewYorkSafetyCouncil.com
America Safety 800-800-7121
On-line: www.bigappletrafficschool.com
Empire Safety Council 800-246-5275
On-line: www.SafetyCourses.com/NY
I DRIVE SAFELY 877-860-5275
On-line: www.idrivesafely.com/NY
National Safety Council 800-962-3434
On-line: www.ddcnsc.org/NY
National Safety Council of Central & Western NY 800-255-1300
On-line: www.safetycouncilny.org
Potsdam Civic Center—Community Room 315-431-9583
National Traffic Safety Institute
On-line: www.ntsi.com
Clemente’s Safe Driving Program 518-725-7424
Jim’s Driving School (Watertown) 315-782-6347
New York Safety Program 888-292-0397
On-line: www.nysponline.com
Online Defensive Driving Course by Improv 800-660-8908
On-line: www.MyImprovNewYork.com
USA Training Company 800-972-4659
On-line: www.NewYorkDefensiveDriving.com
The St. Lawrence County Traffic Safety Program is funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration with a grant from the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee |
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