How can we make Nevada's roads safer? Anita Pepper, Public Information Officer for Nevada's Office of Traffic Safety, joins Sarah Johns on 2 Plus You Nevada to discuss safe driving, crash prevention, and the 2026 Nevada Traffic Safety Summit in Reno.

Learn how Nevada's Office of Traffic Safety funds statewide safety initiatives, including the Joining Forces law enforcement program. Anita explains trends in dangerous driving since the pandemic and why avoiding speeding, impaired driving, distractions, and failing to buckle up can help prevent injuries and deaths.

The conversation also explores the Nevada Traffic Safety Summit, its workshops for safety professionals, and a public crash response demonstration at the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa. Plus, discover how families can teach children lifelong road safety habits.

🚨 Segment Highlights:

🚦 Nevada Office of Traffic Safety

• Supports statewide safety programs through grants

• Partners with law enforcement, nonprofits, and universities

• Works toward preventing traffic deaths

🚔 Joining Forces & Dangerous Driving

• About 33 law enforcement agencies participate statewide

• Campaigns address speeding, impairment, and distraction

• Traffic fatalities rose during the pandemic; recent trends show improvement

🏙️ Nevada Traffic Safety Summit

• October 13–15, 2026, at the Atlantis in Reno

• Workshops address impaired driving and vulnerable road users

• Professionals share road safety practices and resources

🚑 Public Crash Demonstration

• Thursday, October 15, from 1–3 p.m.

• See how EMS and law enforcement respond to a simulated crash

• Learn why collision response and investigations take time

👨‍👩‍👧 Family Road Safety Habits

• Talk with children about safe driving choices

• Avoid texting, speeding, and riding with impaired drivers

• Make seat belts a habit on every trip

🌐 Learn More About Nevada Traffic Safety:

Discover educational resources, safe driving information, and statewide initiatives focused on preventing traffic-related injuries and fatalities.

Visit: https://zerofatalitiesnv.com/

🚦 2026 Nevada Traffic Safety Summit:

October 13–15, 2026

Atlantis Casino Resort Spa

Reno, Nevada

Summit information:

https://zerofatalitiesnv.com/2026-traffic-safety-summit/

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