Traffic Safety Tip Index

Springfield Police Department
Cpl. Jim Closser
Traffic Section
321 E. Chestnut Expressway
Springfield, MO 65802
Traffic Unit Email@springfieldmo.gov

I'm Corporal Jim Closser of the Traffic Unit. As our Citizen Surveys show every year, one of the greatest concerns of Springfield residents is the traffic in our city. Being a Traffic Officer, I'm just as concerned as they are.

If you have a specific question about traffic laws, correct driving procedures, or anything else related to traffic, please send me an e-mail. In the meantime, check out our extensive list of traffic-related tips. The tips have been sorted into general topics, but the same tip may be found under more than one heading.

And don't forget to buckle up.

CHILDREN	SEASONAL, WEATHER
Back to School	Clear the Windows and Lights
Back to School Time	Cruise Control Can Be Dangerous
Child Passenger Restraint Law	Driving in Snow and Ice
Children Left in Vehicles	Fall Driving and Deer Season
Halloween	Halloween
Pedestrian Safety	Headlight Usage in Inclement Weather
School Bus Safety	Headlights on for Safety
School Buses are the Safest Way to Get to School	Holiday Driving
School is Out!	Holiday Season
Streets Are for Cars	Holiday Season and Red Light Violations
	Lights on for Safety
LAWS	Motorcycles are Coming
Avoidance of Traffic Signals	Rain, Rain, Go Away!
"Brake Check"	Spring Showers
Child Passenger Restraint Law	Springtime Driving
Click It or Ticket	Tips for Driving in Rain and on Wet Pavement
Do Not Block the Intersection	Winter Weather Driving Tips
Funeral Processions
Headlight Usage in Inclement Weather	WHAT CAUSES ACCIDENTS
Headlights on for Safety	Aggressive Driving
Leaving the Scene of an Accident	Avoidance of Traffic Signals
Motorized Bikes and Mopeds	Be Careful Making Those Right Turns
Move to the Left When Possible	"Brake Check"
New Highway Work Zone Law Began August 28	Cell Phone Use While Driving
Possession of Drivers' Licenses	A Common Cause of Traffic Crashes
Rain, Rain, Go Away!	Courtesy Can Cause Accidents
Right Turns on Red	Driving While Fatigued
Rules of the Road for Scooters	Driving While Medicated
Seatbelts Really Do Work	I Only Looked Away for a Second...
Two Important Laws	If You Can't See, Don't Go
Unnecessary Tragedies	Most Frequent Accident
Vehicle Window Tinting Laws	One-Way Streets
	Photo Red Light Enforcement
PEDESTRIANS	Please Pay Attention
Pedestrian Safety	Preventing Road Rage
Right-of-Way in Crosswalks	Respect Red
Walking Called the Most Dangerous Way to Travel	Steering Overcorrection
	Tailgating
PROPER PROCEDURES	Time Management
Aggressive Driving	Watch Out for the Other Guy
Are You a Good Samaritan?
Avoiding Car-Truck Crashes
Backing Tips
Being in Control of the Intersection
Blind Spots
The Dangers of "Novelty" Motorcycle Helmets
Do Not Block the Intersection
Driving in Construction Work Zones
Fit to Drive-Traffic Safety for Older Drivers
Frequently Asked Questions
Funeral Processions
If You're Involved in a Traffic Crash
Motorcycle Safety
Motorcycle Safety Tips
Move to the Left When Possible
One-Way Streets
Preparing for Trips in Your Vehicle
Proper Use of the Center Maneuvering Lane
Right-of-Way in Crosswalks
Right Turns
Strategies for Young Drivers
Total Station
Use Care on the Cloverleafs
What and What Not To Do at an Accident Scene
What To Do If You Have a Vehicle Breakdown
When You See Red Lights Behind You...