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  Category: Office of Highway Safety


Road Fatalities Decrease in 2023 from 2022 High

Delaware State Police | Department of Transportation | Governor John Carney | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of Highway Safety | Office of Highway Safety | Office of the Governor | Pedestrian Safety | Sussex County | Traffic Safety News | Date Posted: Friday, January 12, 2024

137 fatalities were recorded on Delaware roads in 2023, a 16 percent decrease from 2022 when 164 fatalities occurred. Fatalities were down across all modes of transportation with a 13 percent reduction in pedestrian fatalities; 29 percent reduction in bicyclist fatalities; and a 32 percent reduction in motorcyclist fatalities from last year. “Reducing fatalities on […]




New Motorcycle Helmet Law Aims to Reduce Fatalities

Department of Transportation | Division of Motor Vehicles | Governor John Carney | Kent County | Motorcycle | New Castle County | News | Office of Highway Safety | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, August 31, 2023

SB 86 will require anyone obtaining a new motorcycle endorsement starting September 1, 2023, to wear a helmet and eye protection during the first two years of their endorsement. A civil penalty will be assessed to those found to be in violation.




DelDOT Reminds Public to Travel Safely this Holiday Weekend

Delaware State Police | Delaware Transit Corporation | Department of Transportation | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of Highway Safety | Office of Highway Safety | Pedestrian Safety | Safe Family Holiday | Seat Belts | Speed Awareness | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, May 25, 2023

As the Memorial Day weekend approaches, DelDOT is reminding the public to expect crowded roads as AAA projects more than 42 million people nationally will travel 50 miles or more from home this holiday weekend. “Thousands of people will be visiting Delaware’s beaches and parks or traveling to see family and friends and we encourage […]




Ride Smart, Ride Safe During Motorcycle Awareness Month

Department of Transportation | Governor John Carney | Kent County | Motorcycle | New Castle County | News | Office of Highway Safety | Office of Highway Safety | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 9, 2023

Governor John Carney has proclaimed May is Motorcycle Awareness Month and the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) along with the Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) encourages motorcyclists to ride smart and ride safely through education and awareness. Every year from April through November, DMV offers six motorcycle safety courses for various skill levels, […]




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.







  Category: Office of Highway Safety

Road Fatalities Decrease in 2023 from 2022 High

Delaware State Police | Department of Transportation | Governor John Carney | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of Highway Safety | Office of Highway Safety | Office of the Governor | Pedestrian Safety | Sussex County | Traffic Safety News | Date Posted: Friday, January 12, 2024

137 fatalities were recorded on Delaware roads in 2023, a 16 percent decrease from 2022 when 164 fatalities occurred. Fatalities were down across all modes of transportation with a 13 percent reduction in pedestrian fatalities; 29 percent reduction in bicyclist fatalities; and a 32 percent reduction in motorcyclist fatalities from last year. “Reducing fatalities on […]




New Motorcycle Helmet Law Aims to Reduce Fatalities

Department of Transportation | Division of Motor Vehicles | Governor John Carney | Kent County | Motorcycle | New Castle County | News | Office of Highway Safety | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, August 31, 2023

SB 86 will require anyone obtaining a new motorcycle endorsement starting September 1, 2023, to wear a helmet and eye protection during the first two years of their endorsement. A civil penalty will be assessed to those found to be in violation.




DelDOT Reminds Public to Travel Safely this Holiday Weekend

Delaware State Police | Delaware Transit Corporation | Department of Transportation | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of Highway Safety | Office of Highway Safety | Pedestrian Safety | Safe Family Holiday | Seat Belts | Speed Awareness | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, May 25, 2023

As the Memorial Day weekend approaches, DelDOT is reminding the public to expect crowded roads as AAA projects more than 42 million people nationally will travel 50 miles or more from home this holiday weekend. “Thousands of people will be visiting Delaware’s beaches and parks or traveling to see family and friends and we encourage […]




Ride Smart, Ride Safe During Motorcycle Awareness Month

Department of Transportation | Governor John Carney | Kent County | Motorcycle | New Castle County | News | Office of Highway Safety | Office of Highway Safety | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 9, 2023

Governor John Carney has proclaimed May is Motorcycle Awareness Month and the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) along with the Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) encourages motorcyclists to ride smart and ride safely through education and awareness. Every year from April through November, DMV offers six motorcycle safety courses for various skill levels, […]




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.