Delaware Office of Highway Safety Celebrates Sober Rides Success and Prepares for Labor Day DUI Crackdown
Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over | Office of Highway Safety | Office of Highway Safety | Police Officer Standards and Training Commission | Date Posted: Friday, August 15, 2025
DOVER, Del. (August 15, 2025)— The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) is celebrating the success of its 2024–2025 Sober Rides program while preparing to launch the next phase in the fight against impaired driving: the annual Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over high-visibility enforcement campaign, running August 15 through September 5. This year’s Sober […]
Delaware Office Of Highway Safety “Sober Rides” Returns To Support Safer Travel During The July Fourth Holiday
Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Friday, June 27, 2025
By offering Delaware residents a convenient and low-cost option for travel to and from July Fourth celebrations, OHS aims to reduce fatalities and crashes that involve driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. OHS is promoting the availability of the ride-share vouchers — along with messaging to encourage their use — via social media and online advertising, as well as in bars and restaurants. Partners will share posters, table tents, and business cards.
Delaware Office of Highway Safety Announces National Click It or Ticket Campaign
Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Monday, May 19, 2025
The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) is collaborating with state and local law enforcement to engage in the high visibility Click It or Ticket seat belt safety campaign. This national initiative aligns with the Memorial Day holiday and operates from May 19 to June 8. The purpose of this enforcement is not solely to issue citations but to save lives and reinforce the importance of buckling up, every trip, every time.
DUI Checkpoint Enforcement Results and Upcoming Sober Rides Initiative
Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 31, 2024
The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS), Delaware State Police, and local law enforcement partnered to conduct a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Checkpoint on Friday, December 27, 2024, in the Smyrna area.
There were approximately 472 vehicles that drove through the checkpoint. The enforcement resulted in five DUI arrests and the issuance of 32 other traffic tickets. In addition to getting impaired drivers off the road, these enforcement checks are an opportunity to positively inform and educate the public on safe driving habits.
DUI Checkpoint Enforcement
Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Thursday, December 26, 2024
The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS), Delaware State Police, and local law enforcement are partnering to conduct a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Checkpoint on Friday, December 27, 2024, in the Smyrna area.
