It’s not a secret at this point that communities are coming together to figure out what to do about increasing safety on Route 48. There have been several meetings and one of the outcomes, according to Christian County Sheriff Bruce Kettelkamp, is a few different methods that will increase patrols on that stretch of highway.

Another threat to the roadway is drowsy driving, or driving while tired. Sheriff Kettelkamp shares that there are some startling statistics when it comes to not be awake and alert at the wheel.

Sheriff Kettelkamp says there are some clear signs of driving while drowsy.

It may seem simple, but there some easy ways to tell if you’re safely capable to drive and not drowsy. 

Sheriff Kettelkamp appeared as a guest on the WTIM Morning Show.