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Christmas Tree Transportation Safety

 

It's that time of year when many Kansans set out in search of the perfect real Christmas tree, then haphazardly 'tie one on' – a dangerous practice for those who don't know the ropes. Ensuring safety while transporting the tree should be at the top of this year’s Christmas to-do list. AAA Kansas suggests taking the following steps when transporting your tree.

 

Use the right vehicle, bring the proper tools, protect the tree and your vehicle, point the trunk towards the front, tie it down and give it the tug test. AAA also suggest to take the back roads, if possible.

 

In Kansas, there are about 150 “unsecured load crashes” each year, resulting in an average of one or two fatalities. In 2017 in Kansas, there were more than 350 crashes attributed to road debris or obstruction.

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