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  Category: Impaired Driving


OHS Partners with NASCAR Driver Ross Chastain to Bring Awareness to the Dangers of Impaired Driving

Alcohol Tobacco Enforcement | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Impaired Driving | News | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Wednesday, April 26, 2023

DOVER, Del. (April 26, 2023) The Delaware Office of Highway Safety is teaming up with NASCAR Drivers Ross Chastain and Chad Chastain to encourage Delawareans to “Use Your Melon” and Drive Sober. On Friday, April 28th, OHS and Ross will be at the Buffalo Wild Wings in Dover 680 S Bay Rd, Dover, DE 19901 […]




Delaware Office of Highway Safety Reactivates SoberLift Program for St. Patrick’s Day

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over | Impaired Driving | News | Office of Highway Safety | SoberLift | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 14, 2023

The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) is reactivating its SoberLift program and bringing awareness to the negative consequences of driving under the influence. In addition, OHS is continuing to partner with State and local law enforcement to conduct DUI patrols through March 19th.  If your plans for the holiday include alcohol, make sure you plan for a sober driver.




Drinking and Driving Don’t Mix

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over | Impaired Driving | News | Office of Highway Safety | Safe Family Holiday | Traffic Safety News | Date Posted: Thursday, November 18, 2021

The holiday season is upon us, and this year, the Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) wants you to give others the gift of holiday safety by pledging not to drink and drive.




Play it safe this Halloween: If you feel different, you drive different

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Impaired Driving | Office of Highway Safety | Traffic Safety News | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 27, 2021

Media Contact:Veronica Marshall Public Information Officer, Traffic Safety Outreach Coordinator Veronica.Marshall@Delaware.Gov   Plan to Arrive Alive this Halloween OHS increases DUI patrols October 29 – 31, 2021   [DOVER, Del.] October 27, 2021 — Spooky season is here. And while some people of all ages celebrate a good scare – the Halloween holiday can present […]




“Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Campaign Emphasizes Planning Ahead for a Safer Labor Day

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over | Impaired Driving | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of Highway Safety | Sussex County | Traffic Safety News | Date Posted: Friday, August 20, 2021

The annual awareness and educational effort offer tips for preparing for a safe holiday weekend, plus a new online tool that demonstrates the various dangers of impaired driving. DOVER, Del. (Aug. 20, 2021) — Labor Day weekend is historically one of the deadliest times of the year on roadways in Delaware and nationwide. According to […]







  Category: Impaired Driving

OHS Partners with NASCAR Driver Ross Chastain to Bring Awareness to the Dangers of Impaired Driving

Alcohol Tobacco Enforcement | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Impaired Driving | News | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Wednesday, April 26, 2023

DOVER, Del. (April 26, 2023) The Delaware Office of Highway Safety is teaming up with NASCAR Drivers Ross Chastain and Chad Chastain to encourage Delawareans to “Use Your Melon” and Drive Sober. On Friday, April 28th, OHS and Ross will be at the Buffalo Wild Wings in Dover 680 S Bay Rd, Dover, DE 19901 […]




Delaware Office of Highway Safety Reactivates SoberLift Program for St. Patrick’s Day

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over | Impaired Driving | News | Office of Highway Safety | SoberLift | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 14, 2023

The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) is reactivating its SoberLift program and bringing awareness to the negative consequences of driving under the influence. In addition, OHS is continuing to partner with State and local law enforcement to conduct DUI patrols through March 19th.  If your plans for the holiday include alcohol, make sure you plan for a sober driver.




Drinking and Driving Don’t Mix

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over | Impaired Driving | News | Office of Highway Safety | Safe Family Holiday | Traffic Safety News | Date Posted: Thursday, November 18, 2021

The holiday season is upon us, and this year, the Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) wants you to give others the gift of holiday safety by pledging not to drink and drive.




Play it safe this Halloween: If you feel different, you drive different

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Impaired Driving | Office of Highway Safety | Traffic Safety News | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 27, 2021

Media Contact:Veronica Marshall Public Information Officer, Traffic Safety Outreach Coordinator Veronica.Marshall@Delaware.Gov   Plan to Arrive Alive this Halloween OHS increases DUI patrols October 29 – 31, 2021   [DOVER, Del.] October 27, 2021 — Spooky season is here. And while some people of all ages celebrate a good scare – the Halloween holiday can present […]




“Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Campaign Emphasizes Planning Ahead for a Safer Labor Day

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over | Impaired Driving | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of Highway Safety | Sussex County | Traffic Safety News | Date Posted: Friday, August 20, 2021

The annual awareness and educational effort offer tips for preparing for a safe holiday weekend, plus a new online tool that demonstrates the various dangers of impaired driving. DOVER, Del. (Aug. 20, 2021) — Labor Day weekend is historically one of the deadliest times of the year on roadways in Delaware and nationwide. According to […]