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Office of Traffic Safety: What if you lose control — lessons from a 40-year motorcycle coach

Rick Loge has been living on the edge for a long time. He’s one of those guys who seeks out thrills — perhaps not intentionally, but it just works out that way. 

In some ways, he’s like the 80-year-old motorcycle rider he trained as part of our Office of Traffic Safety’s (OTS) Minnesota Motorcycle Safety Center in the 1980s. Loge is not an Evil Knievel type, but he’s close. He’s dedicated to completing a goal, even if it carries some risk. But he also practices defensive driving techniques and the “what if” approach in most everything he does.

Read more about Loge and his career as a motorcycle coach in our Safety Matters blog.

Department of Public Safety: Improving the lives of all Minnesotans with accessibility

Global Accessibility Awareness Day on May 21 calls attention to all the ways life can be made easier for people with disabilities. And every innovation benefits people who do not have disabilities, too. 

Making our resources accessible is everyone’s responsibility. At DPS, we have a commitment to the people of Minnesota to make sure they can access important information. If we are not taking steps to keep everyone safe, we’re not doing our jobs. 

Learn more about digital accessibility in our Safety Matters blog.

 

Commissioner's Corner: Drive Safe during the 100 deadliest days

Memorial Day through Labor Day are among the busiest travel periods nationwide, increasing the risk of serious injury and fatal crashes. To help keep everyone safe, law enforcement agencies statewide will conduct extra enforcement targeting distracted driving, speeding, seat belt violations and impaired driving.

The extra enforcement and awareness campaign started May 1 and runs through Sept. 7. Learn more about deadly driving during the summer months.

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