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Show HILL TOP TIMES W.dn.tday, Novmbr 26, 1986 Citing the decline of the highway fatality rate to the lowest level in history, Elizabeth H. Dole, Secretary of Transportation, said, "Last year few- - )0 'etfefy iinnprviing; drive eeirefiyjllly er Americans died in traffic crashes than in 1985." In 1985, the fatality rate on the nation's highways declined to the lowest level in history, and in the last five years alcohol-relate- fatalities d declined 25 percent. "The decline in the fatality rate is especially encouraging since Americans increased their driving by three percent last year. "Increased travel traditionally means more casualties, "said Secretary Dole. . The fatality rate, or number of deaths per 100 million vehicle miles of travel, dropped 2.48 percent in 1981, down four percent from the 2.58 recorded in 1984. That also reflects the more than 25 percent below the 3.34 rate in 1980. Statistics compiled by the DOT's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration showed 43,800 motor vehicle-relatedeaths in 1985, one percent fewer than the 1984 total of 44,257, and nearly 7,300 less than in 1980. More than 50,091 people were killed in 1981. Had the death rate continued at the 1966 level, there would have been more than 100,000 deaths last year. The figures include occupants of passenger and commercial vehicles, motorcyclists, bicyclists and pedes- Highway deaths dropped 16 percent the first year the 55 mile per hour speed limit was instituted. The National Research council estimates that lives a limit now saves 2,000-4,00- 0 year. Some of the factors that have made a difference in safer travel are items such as highways themselves are safer. Unsafe curves on roads have received federal funds to be widened and banked, and if possible, substandard quardrails have been replaced. Helmet laws have saved lives and reduced the severity of injuries. Nearly $200 million has been spent on experimental safety vehicles, helping to develop prototype cars that perform better in crashes. Stricter federal safety standards d trians. Historically, traffic deaths in the United States reached a high of 54,589 in 1972, and declined to 45,196 resulted in numerous design changes, such as padded dashboards, head restraints, windshield defoggers and safety glass which make vehicles safer. driving education camenforcement of paigns and stepped-udrunk driving laws, including aggressive efforts throughout the Department of Defense, have reduced alcohol-relateaccidents. (American Forces Information Service) Anti-drun- k p d rive hankf ully in 1974 when the oil embargo curtailed driving. Total traffic fatalities again climbed to more than 50,000 in 1978, 1979 and 1980, but have been declining since then. Some of the laws and standards that have saved many lives are seat belt use, child seating systems, and lowered speed limits. -- , COLLEGE FOR TOTS 09 Pre-SchoolD- Care Center ay -r- -7 TAIPEI RESTAURANT Open Day After Thanksgiving Nov. 28th, 1986 nrTTTn it n rr.i sir "Sgn of Quality Chinese Food" noD 20 2182 Hillfield Rd. mm LUNCH AND DINNERS mmm A Day 1 a Layton, Utah 84041 774-007- 4 mile south of H.A.F.B. main gate FINE JEWELRY Christmas Auction Sale & 3rd Sponsored by: LIVINGSTON AUCTION COMPANY Lynn Livingston 5:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. Mon. Thurs. :00 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 5:00 p.m. :00 a.m. 2:30 p.m. Mon. Fri. LUNCH 1 w i COLLEGE FOR TOTS A7 1 w Open everyday for your convenience except Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day New Years Day FP December 1st, 2nd, P.M. A.M.-6:0- 0 i $7700 Only ciu raG uira 6:00 Auctioneer DEAN BELLISTON JEWELER 1 1 7:00 P.M. Ogden Hilton Hotel Ball Room FRIDAY, NOV. 28TH, 1986 I 544-063- 3 oil! 22 North Main Street Layton F III vfffspecial Orders) 14k I . Chains Bracelets Diamond Earrings Loose Gem Stones CZ's Mothers Rings Pendants &. Rings 2 |