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  Category: Office of Highway Safety


OHS Reminds Delaware Families to Keep Children Safe During Child Passenger Safety Week

Child Passenger Safety | Office of Highway Safety | Seat Belts | Date Posted: Monday, September 21, 2026

DOVER, Del. (Sept. 21, 2026) – National Child Passenger Safety Week is taking place September 20–26, and the Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) is reminding parents and caregivers to make sure children are properly restrained in the vehicle every time they travel. Properly installed and correctly used car seats, booster seats, and seat belts can help reduce the risk of serious injury or death in the event of a crash.




OHS Releases DUI Checkpoint Results, Reinforces Ongoing Efforts to Reduce Impaired

Delaware State Police | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Monday, September 14, 2026

The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) in partnership with the Delaware State Police and local law enforcement agencies across the state, conducted a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Checkpoint on Friday, September 11, 2026, in Sussex County.

A total of 671 vehicles passed through the checkpoint, resulting in five DUI arrests.

The checkpoint was part of Delaware’s ongoing efforts to prevent impaired driving and encourage motorists to make responsible choices before getting behind the wheel.




Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) Gears Up For The Annual Delmarva Bike Week Event

Delmarva Bike Week | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Motorcycle Safety | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 9, 2026

DOVER, Del (Sept. 9, 2026) — The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) announced the launch of two motorcycle-safety-focused campaigns today during a press event at Blue Collar Custom Cycles in Frederica, Delaware. One campaign seeks to reach Delaware drivers with safety tips for sharing the road with motorcyclists, while the other provides safety recommendations […]




OHS, Law Enforcement Agencies to Conduct DUI Checkpoint in Sussex County

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over | DUI Checkpoint | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 8, 2026

DOVER, Del. (Sept. 4, 2026) – The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS), in partnership with the Delaware State Police and local law enforcement agencies across the state, will conduct a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Checkpoint on Friday, September 11, 2026, in Sussex County. The checkpoint is part of Delaware’s participation in the national Drive […]




Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Campaign Returns to Delaware Ahead of Labor Day Weekend

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Friday, August 14, 2026

DOVER, Del. (Aug. 14, 2026) – The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS), in partnership with the Delaware State Police and local law enforcement agencies across the state, is increasing high-visibility impaired driving enforcement as part of the national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign. From Aug. 14 through Sept. 8, motorists can expect […]







  Category: Office of Highway Safety

OHS Reminds Delaware Families to Keep Children Safe During Child Passenger Safety Week

Child Passenger Safety | Office of Highway Safety | Seat Belts | Date Posted: Monday, September 21, 2026

DOVER, Del. (Sept. 21, 2026) – National Child Passenger Safety Week is taking place September 20–26, and the Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) is reminding parents and caregivers to make sure children are properly restrained in the vehicle every time they travel. Properly installed and correctly used car seats, booster seats, and seat belts can help reduce the risk of serious injury or death in the event of a crash.




OHS Releases DUI Checkpoint Results, Reinforces Ongoing Efforts to Reduce Impaired

Delaware State Police | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Monday, September 14, 2026

The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) in partnership with the Delaware State Police and local law enforcement agencies across the state, conducted a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Checkpoint on Friday, September 11, 2026, in Sussex County.

A total of 671 vehicles passed through the checkpoint, resulting in five DUI arrests.

The checkpoint was part of Delaware’s ongoing efforts to prevent impaired driving and encourage motorists to make responsible choices before getting behind the wheel.




Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) Gears Up For The Annual Delmarva Bike Week Event

Delmarva Bike Week | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Motorcycle Safety | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 9, 2026

DOVER, Del (Sept. 9, 2026) — The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) announced the launch of two motorcycle-safety-focused campaigns today during a press event at Blue Collar Custom Cycles in Frederica, Delaware. One campaign seeks to reach Delaware drivers with safety tips for sharing the road with motorcyclists, while the other provides safety recommendations […]




OHS, Law Enforcement Agencies to Conduct DUI Checkpoint in Sussex County

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over | DUI Checkpoint | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 8, 2026

DOVER, Del. (Sept. 4, 2026) – The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS), in partnership with the Delaware State Police and local law enforcement agencies across the state, will conduct a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Checkpoint on Friday, September 11, 2026, in Sussex County. The checkpoint is part of Delaware’s participation in the national Drive […]




Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Campaign Returns to Delaware Ahead of Labor Day Weekend

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Friday, August 14, 2026

DOVER, Del. (Aug. 14, 2026) – The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS), in partnership with the Delaware State Police and local law enforcement agencies across the state, is increasing high-visibility impaired driving enforcement as part of the national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign. From Aug. 14 through Sept. 8, motorists can expect […]