Roadside emergencies—such as motor vehicle crashes, running out of gas, and flat tires—can be unexpected and stressful. For your safety, as well as the safety of emergency responders and other roadway users, it’s important to be prepared in the event of a roadside emergency.
Township Police wants to remind you that the safest thing to do if you are involved in a roadside emergency is to stay in your car, with your seat belt buckled, until help arrives.
If you are involved in a crash, it’s important to:
· Stay in your car.
· Keep your seat belt buckled.
· Drive your car to the shoulder or next exit safely, if possible. Michigan is a “Clear It or Steer It” state.
· Activate your vehicle’s emergency flashers.
· Call 911 or the local police department for help.
"Clear It or Steer It" refers to a safety campaign encouraging drivers in Michigan to remove their vehicles from the roadway after a minor accident or breakdown, especially on major roadways. This means that if you're involved in a minor accident or your vehicle is disabled on a major road, you should move your vehicle to the shoulder or an exit to avoid blocking traffic.
Community Relations Officer Heather Glowacz states, “We often see vehicles just sitting on the roadway. That causes traffic and it is not safe.”
For more information on how to handle a roadside emergency, visit Michigan.gov/StayInYourCar
Any additional questions? Please call 248-433-7755 or Email BTPD.