A newly-integrated resource center serves Kansans across the state with an outlet for traffic safety information, education and other resources previously provided by a couple of state programs. The KTSRO is a combination of the former Kansas Drunk Driving Prevention Office and the Kansas Safety Belt Education Office. As a united office, the KTSRO informs traffic safety advocates of the ability to utilize a variety of organizations and other pre-existing resources for conveying traffic safety messages statewide.

The KTSRO works with the Kansas Highway Patrol, local law enforcement, the Kansas Drivers Safety Education Association, Kansas Safe Kids Coalitions, the Kansas Family Partnership and other agencies and community sources, such as local schools and SADD, to provide an assortment of traffic safety education.

The KTSRO provides information and educational resources to Kansas residents and traffic safety advocates to further awareness on a variety of traffic safety issues. Statistics provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration continue to prove the effectiveness of safety belt use in minimizing motor vehicle crash fatalities. Therefore, continuing education on safety belt use will serve as a vital goal of the KTSRO. Alongside this initiative, the new office will be an equally comprehensive resource for other traffic safety resources and education like impaired driving, motorcycle safety and awareness and novice drivers.

For more information on traffic safety resources contact KTSRO at 1-800-416-2522.