Drug Recognition Experts on Patrol in Delaware
Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, June 25, 2015
A new crackdown on impaired driving in Delaware will start June 26th. Delaware’s twelve drug recognition expert officers (DRE) statewide will be focused on removing drug impaired drivers from behind the wheel. They will also be on call to assist with suspected drug impaired drivers stopped by non DRE officers.
How Did The Chicken Cross The Road? Carefully.
Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 23, 2015
The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) is asking people the age old question of “Why did the chicken cross the road?” But instead of why, they want to know how did the chicken cross the road, and they are hoping people are answering carefully. There is an increased risk for pedestrian crashes during the summer months when more people are traveling and the resort area population increases. That’s why OHS has teamed up with DelDOT again to educate and encourage pedestrians to make smart and safe decisions when walking near roadways.
Middletown Lands Victory in Statewide High School Click It or Ticket Contest
Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, May 28, 2015
The Delaware Office of Highway Safety announces that Middletown High School is the winner of the 2015 “Click It or Ticket” seat belt contest. The contest was coordinated by Delaware law enforcement school resource officers across the state.
‘Share the Road’ Campaign Aims to Increase Motorcycle Safety Awareness for All Road Users
Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 20, 2015
From May 22nd to June 6th, law enforcement across the state will be patrolling high crash roadways ensuring that both motorists and motorcyclists are sharing the road and ensuring that motorcyclists are complying with the state’s motorcycle safety laws.
Traffic Safety News – Click It or Ticket
Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Traffic Safety News | Date Posted: Monday, May 11, 2015
Would you ever ride a roller coaster without the harness? Would you let your friends or family? Of course not! Did you know that when you ride in a motor vehicle without a seat belt you are taking a similar risk? One you can’t afford. Once again, Delaware is joining law enforcement agencies nationwide to enforce seat belt laws during the annual Click It or Ticket campaign.
