Galligan, Doyle, Reid & Galligan, P.C.

Des Moines Personal Injury Attorneys

Fighting for a Safer Iowa

STAYING SAFE ON THE ROAD

ROAD CONDITIONS AND CONSTRUCTION

1. Iowa State Patrol Winter Road Conditions
2. Iowa Winter Travel Information
3. Iowa Travel Information - Road Construction/Conditions
4. Top 200 Dangerous Roads In Iowa

WINTER DRIVING TIPS

1. Iowa State Patrol Tips for Winter Operation
2. DOT urges drivers to use caution as the first winter weather event hits Iowa
3. NHTSA Checklist and Tips for Safe Winter Driving

MOTORCYCLE SAFETY RESOURCES

1. Iowa Motorcycle Safety Fact Sheet 2006
2. A Brotherhood Aimed Toward Education of Iowa (ABATE) - “Making sure motorcyclists are seen and heard.” Sponsor of Iowa's quality Motorcycle Rider Education (BRC) program administered by the Office of Driver Services of the Department of Transportation. Iowa's BRC program teaches the "Basic Rider Course" (BRC) of the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF).ABATE of Iowa provides motorcycle rider training at various locations throughout the State of Iowa. Our instructors are Iowa-licensed, MSF-certified and are all experienced motorcyclists.The BRC is aimed at beginning riders of all ages and utilizes curriculum and materials developed by the MSF.
3. Motorcycle Safety Foundation - The Motorcycle Safety Foundation actively participates in government relations, safety research, public awareness campaigns and the provision of technical assistance to state training and licensing. For a brochure on motorcycle safety produced by MSF and NHTSA, click here.

Train/Car Accidents RESOURCES

Federal Railroad Administration   - Visitors have access to railroad safety information including accidents and incidents, inspections and highway-rail crossing data. From this site users can run dynamic queries, download a variety of safety database files, publications and forms, and view current statistical information on railroad safety.