Driving in Vaud
Saturday, January 6th, 2007
Saturday’s headline in the local paper informs us that only 37 people died on roads in our canton (Vaud) during the year 2006. In 2001, 69 were killed, then 62, 61, 56 and 45 in the following years..
Actually, the paper said that “37 too many” were killed in accidents. But the police are happy with the way the numbers are diminishing.
Alcohol blood limit is now 0.5 per million. There are radars up all over the place, slowing us all down. Car inspections are stricter than years past, and cars are better made. Plus they show on TV those car wreck commercials about people not being around to celebrate birthdays because someone was driving crazy, or drunk, or while telephoning (don’t get me started).
As a preacher, I can’t help but wonder how many of those 37 died without knowing the Lord… And how much grief their deaths brought to their families. It makes me want to share more, and be attentive to those who are around me.
Anyway, please drive carefully, dear friends.
Actually, the paper said that “37 too many” were killed in accidents. But the police are happy with the way the numbers are diminishing.
Alcohol blood limit is now 0.5 per million. There are radars up all over the place, slowing us all down. Car inspections are stricter than years past, and cars are better made. Plus they show on TV those car wreck commercials about people not being around to celebrate birthdays because someone was driving crazy, or drunk, or while telephoning (don’t get me started).
As a preacher, I can’t help but wonder how many of those 37 died without knowing the Lord… And how much grief their deaths brought to their families. It makes me want to share more, and be attentive to those who are around me.
Anyway, please drive carefully, dear friends.
