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Traffic Safety Tara

Community Traffic Safety Project funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation with the Highway Safety Network for PennDOT District 5-0.

10/22/2025

10/13/2025

Thank you again to Hamburg Area High School for allowing us to bring this great and valuable program to the area. Big thanks to the VA Tech Transportation Institute for traveling to Berks County and educating the students about how to safely Share the Road with Trucks.

10/07/2025

09/23/2025

From tiny passengers to big adventures, the right seat makes every ride safer. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦✨This week we're all about Child Passenger Safety—proper car seats save lives! Don't miss free expert help on National Seat Check Saturday, Sept. 27. Tag a parent who needs this to spread the word. Safety starts with you!

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09/23/2025

Can't make the event on Saturday? Don't fret! You can still get your car seat checked on Sunday.

The Bern Township Police Department is holding a free car seat check event on Sunday, Sept. 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Reading Airport.

You can sign up for an appointment by calling 484-987-7025, or you can walk in.

I hope to see you there!

09/23/2025

This is the first of 2 opportunities to have your car seat checked this weekend in Berks County. Come see us this weekend!

Car Seat Safety Check, Saturday, September 27

Nearly 85% of child car seats are installed incorrectly. Some are even still in use with manufacturer recalls. Don’t take a chance when it comes to your child’s safety.

Exeter Township Police will be hosting a Car Seat Safety Check with certified child seat technicians.

Saturday, September 27
10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Exeter Township Police Department

Appointments are being taken by the Reading Berks AAA at 484-987-7025.
While appointments are preferred, walk-ins are welcome.

This is your opportunity to make sure your child’s seat is installed correctly and safely. We just want to make sure kids are safe!

09/07/2025

Join me tomorrow afternoon!

Tara from Highway Safety Network is back with another challenge: join us TOMORROW at 4:00 PM for back-to-school bus and pedestrian safety trivia!

08/15/2025

The road is unpredictable, your gear shouldn't be. Wearing the right protective gear gives you the control, confidence, and protection you need every time you ride. Helmet, gloves, jacket, pants, and boots are not just accessories, they’re essentials.
Full gear, full control. Ride smart. Ride safe.

08/14/2025

Work zones are full of moving parts and real people. Slow down, stay focused, and follow directions. One wrong move can change lives forever.

08/13/2025

Choose safety. Choose life. Seat belts reduce serious injury and death in crashes, no matter how short the trip.

08/12/2025

Accidents happen fast. The right gear can mean the difference between a close call and a life-changing injury.

08/07/2025

As we age, our driving needs and abilities change, and that’s okay. Regular vision checks, staying active, and knowing when to adjust our habits can make a big difference. Let’s support mature drivers by promoting awareness, understanding, and safe driving practices for every stage of life.

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Pottsville, PA
17901

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4pm
Tuesday	8am - 4pm
Wednesday	8am - 4pm
Thursday	8am - 4pm
Friday	8am - 4pm

Website

https://www.highwaysafetynetwork.org/projects-archive/ctsp-district-5-0/

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Hi, my name is Tara DeStefano and I am a Community Traffic Safety Project Coordinator with the Highway Safety Network for PennDOT District 5-0. So what does all that mean and why the heck does anyone care?? My role is outreach when it comes to traffic safety. My goal is to get to ZERO....ZERO traffic crashes and ZERO fatalities. I get the message out about the importance of safety when it comes to traveling in PA, be it by car, bike or on foot. If it’s a traffic topic, I have an accompanying safety message. If there’s an audience to speak with, I will. It doesn’t matter the circumstances I will promote traffic safety....just ask my son.

Did you ever wonder why you hear traffic crashes called “crashes” rather than “accidents”? [1] The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines an accident as: “an unforeseen and unplanned event or circumstance.”Yet most traffic crashes are due to human error, whether it is because of impaired driving, distracted driving, speeding or even driver inattention. A crash because of impaired driving is not unforeseen. A crash because of distracted driving is not unforeseen, nor is a crash caused by speeding or drowsy driving. A fatality because a person didn’t wear a seat belt is foreseeable. All of these actions are known to cause crashes and fatalities. The end result of these actions is foreseeable and preventable.

So what is the point to this page? I will use it to promote traffic safety messages and use it to highlight what is going on in the counties that I cover (Berks, Lehigh and Schuylkill). It is also a way for people to contact me to request programming and presentations or just ask questions about traffic safety.

Thanks for stopping by and feel free to say HI on my wall! :)