Does Your Teen Driver Know Everything?
Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, October 17, 2014
Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for 14-18 year olds in the U.S. In fact, almost half of the teen drivers involved in a crash die. Yet, a recent survey shows that only 25% of parents have had a serious talk with their kids about the key components of driving. During Teen Driver Safety Week, parents and caregivers of teen drivers are encouraged to have a conversation with their teen drivers and set rules about the responsibility of having the car keys before they hit the road.
Buckle Up. Slow Down. Arrive Alive.
Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 8, 2014
With summer over and school back in session, the Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) is reminding motorists to drive safe this fall and save a life by buckling up and slowing down on Delaware roadways. The campaign will include high-visibility enforcement and awareness initiatives aimed at reducing traffic deaths through speed and seat belt enforcement from October 3rd – 26th and November 26th – December 31st.
Traffic Safety News- Is Your Child Riding Safe?
Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | New Castle County | Office of Highway Safety | Sussex County | Traffic Safety News | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Did you know that 4 out of every 5 car seats are not installed properly? For caregivers, it’s not always easy to know how to correctly secure a child in a car seat, or how to fit the seat into the car. That’s why Delaware is joining the rest of the nation to promote awareness during National Child Passenger Safety Week, September 14-20.
Is Your Child Riding Safe?
Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, September 12, 2014
It’s not always easy to know how to correctly secure children in car seats in all types of vehicles. Three out of 4 parents in Delaware do not install their child’s car seat properly. So Delaware and the rest of the nation recognize National Child Passenger Safety Week September 14-20 to promote the correct and consistent use of child safety seats.
Motorcycle Safety Enforcement Begins September 11th
Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, September 11, 2014
The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) along with state and local law enforcement are reminding motorists and motorcyclists alike to See & Be Seen during Delmarva Bike Week. From September 11th to 15th, law enforcement across the state will be patrolling high crash roadways ensuring that both motorists and motorcyclists are riding and driving safe and sharing the road.
