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Being struck by a vehicle during a roadside incident is
a significant cause of death and injury to law-enforcement
officers and other first responders. More than 150 United
States law-enforcement officers have been killed along
America’s highways, according to the National Law Enforcement
Officers Memorial Fund. Countless highway
workers and tow truck operators have lost their lives in
similar accidents.
Move over when there’s an emergency vehicle on the
side of the highway. In fact, the majority of states have
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To save gas, make sure your trailer is carrying a full equine
load. Post fliers at your barn and tack/feed stores.
USRider ® Equestrian Motor Plan
Hitch Up! e-Magazine • Spring 2010
Move Over for Safety
adopted laws mandating that drivers move over, or at least
slow down, when approaching a stationary emergency or
maintenance vehicle with flashing lights.
Also move over in the event of an emergency. Find a
safe place. Stop on the side of the highway, pulling off the
highway as far as possible. If you’re on a limited-access
highway (such as a toll road), go to the next exit, if possible,
so assistance can be rendered more easily.
(For additional safety tips, go to www.usrider.org, and
visit the Equine Travel Safety Area.) USR
Horsepool to Save Fuel
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The next time you are driving to a
show, clinic, or trail ride, make certain
your trailer is carrying a full equine
load. Post fliers at your barn and
tack/feed stores. Team up with riding
buddies who plan to attend the same events. If necessary,
organize a second shared vehicle for additional equipment
and people. This effort saves gas money, cuts mileage on
your rig, limits air pollution, and builds camaraderie among
barnmates. USR
— Excerpted from Eco-Horsekeeping: Over 100 Budget-
Friendly Ways You and Your Horse Can Save the Planet
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Find a safe place
to pull over in the
event of an emergency.
Stop on the
side of the highway,
and pull as
far off the highway
as possible.
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