Pettis County announced its association with the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) as a Gold Standard Partner Member on Buckle Up Phone Down Day. This year’s event marks a pivotal moment as the state of Missouri embraces legislation making “Buckle Up Phone Down” not only a campaign but a law, reinforcing its commitment to road safety.

The Missouri Department of Transportation and the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety, in collaboration with various safety partners from across the state, have united on this momentous occasion for the seventh annual Buckle Up Phone Down Day challenge. October 25 has been declared as a day of heightened awareness and action, encouraging Missourians to prioritize road safety by buckling up and refraining from phone usage while driving.

Pettis County Eastern Commissioner Israel Baeza stated “Pettis County is proud to stand with the Missouri Department of Transportation on Buckle Up Phone Down Day. Our county is dedicated to creating safer roads, and this partnership is a testament to that commitment.”

For more information about Buckle Up Phone Down and the collaboration between Pettis County and MoDOT, visit https://www2.modot.org/BuckleUpPhoneDown/ .

Photos courtesy of the County of Pettis