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  Category: Office of Highway Safety


Delaware Office of Highway Safety and Department of Transportation Launch Pedestrian Safety Education Campaign

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Department of Transportation | News | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Delaware’s pedestrian safety education campaign kicked off this week with demonstrations of the effects of speed on pedestrian safety in New Castle County and Sussex County. The “Walk Smart” campaign, a collaborative effort between the Office of Highway Safety (OHS), the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT), and state and local law enforcement with other partners, is meant to educate the public about safe walking and crossing practices to improve safety on the road. The campaign comes at a significant time as May has trended as highest for pedestrian crashes in Delaware.




Highway Safety Officials Urge Caution After Four Fatal Crashes Occur in One Weekend

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | News | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Four fatal crashes occurred on Delaware roadways last weekend that claimed the lives of 5 individuals. The fatal crashes involved a motorcycle, scooter, and 2 motor vehicles.




Delaware Participates in the U Drive. U Text. U Pay. National Distracted Driving Enforcement Campaign

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | News | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Thursday, April 10, 2014

Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) and Delaware law enforcement agencies are once again asking motorists to show how much they care about their loved ones by putting the phone down while driving. Law enforcement will be ticketing those who don’t follow the law during a statewide one-day enforcement blitz on April 11th as part of the U Drive. U Text. U Pay. campaign running nationwide from April 10-15.




St. Patrick’s DUI Enforcement

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | News | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Friday, March 14, 2014

One DUI checkpoint is scheduled for Saturday March 15th in Wilmington.




92% of Delawareans Do This All The Time

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | News | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Thursday, March 6, 2014

Do you buckle up every time you get in a vehicle? 92% of Delawareans do, every trip every time. The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) and law enforcement officials are reminding the other 8% to buckle up.







  Category: Office of Highway Safety

Delaware Office of Highway Safety and Department of Transportation Launch Pedestrian Safety Education Campaign

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Department of Transportation | News | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Delaware’s pedestrian safety education campaign kicked off this week with demonstrations of the effects of speed on pedestrian safety in New Castle County and Sussex County. The “Walk Smart” campaign, a collaborative effort between the Office of Highway Safety (OHS), the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT), and state and local law enforcement with other partners, is meant to educate the public about safe walking and crossing practices to improve safety on the road. The campaign comes at a significant time as May has trended as highest for pedestrian crashes in Delaware.




Highway Safety Officials Urge Caution After Four Fatal Crashes Occur in One Weekend

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | News | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Four fatal crashes occurred on Delaware roadways last weekend that claimed the lives of 5 individuals. The fatal crashes involved a motorcycle, scooter, and 2 motor vehicles.




Delaware Participates in the U Drive. U Text. U Pay. National Distracted Driving Enforcement Campaign

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | News | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Thursday, April 10, 2014

Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) and Delaware law enforcement agencies are once again asking motorists to show how much they care about their loved ones by putting the phone down while driving. Law enforcement will be ticketing those who don’t follow the law during a statewide one-day enforcement blitz on April 11th as part of the U Drive. U Text. U Pay. campaign running nationwide from April 10-15.




St. Patrick’s DUI Enforcement

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | News | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Friday, March 14, 2014

One DUI checkpoint is scheduled for Saturday March 15th in Wilmington.




92% of Delawareans Do This All The Time

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | News | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Thursday, March 6, 2014

Do you buckle up every time you get in a vehicle? 92% of Delawareans do, every trip every time. The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) and law enforcement officials are reminding the other 8% to buckle up.