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  Category: Office of Highway Safety


High Delaware Pedestrian Deaths Concern Highway Safety Officials

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | News | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Monday, July 22, 2013

It’s proving to be a very dangerous year for those trying to walk near Delaware roadways, say state Office of Highway Safety officials (OHS). Since January 1st of this year 13 pedestrians have died in traffic related crashes in Delaware. That number is higher than at this time last year. This is particularly alarming because it is only mid-year, with the fall season yet to come – a time of year when travel and traffic increases, day light hours get shorter and sun glare becomes an issue, bringing an increased risk for more pedestrian and motor vehicle crashes.



Buckle Up. No Excuses.

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | News | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Thursday, July 18, 2013

Did you know that not everyone buckles up when they get into a vehicle? Of the twenty-nine (29) vehicle occupants killed this year in Delaware, 53% were not wearing a seat belt. That is one of many reasons the Office of Highway Safety along with officers from participating State, County and municipal law enforcement agencies are continuing to enforce Delaware’s seat belt law. Dedicated overtime patrols start July 21st and run through August 8th.



Week 2 Results for Checkpoint Strikeforce

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | News | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Thursday, July 18, 2013

Twelve (12) people were arrested for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) of alcohol and/or drugs during the second weekend of the 2013 Checkpoint Strikeforce DUI prevention campaign. This brings the total DUI arrests made as part of the campaign to 22. Statewide, there have been over 2,200 DUI arrests made in Delaware this year.



DUI Checkpoint Scheduled For July 13th

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | News | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Saturday, July 13, 2013

DUI checkpoint scheduled for July 13th.



You Can’t Hide From A DUI.

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | News | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 3, 2013

Dover – The Delaware Office of Highway Safety along with law enforcement across the state are cracking down on impaired driving and launching the 13th Annual Checkpoint Strikeforce campaign this holiday weekend and reminding motorists a DUI is a criminal offense you can’t hide from. Last year alcohol was involved in 51% of the 110 fatal crashes, which resulted in 60 individuals killed.






  Category: Office of Highway Safety

High Delaware Pedestrian Deaths Concern Highway Safety Officials

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | News | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Monday, July 22, 2013

It’s proving to be a very dangerous year for those trying to walk near Delaware roadways, say state Office of Highway Safety officials (OHS). Since January 1st of this year 13 pedestrians have died in traffic related crashes in Delaware. That number is higher than at this time last year. This is particularly alarming because it is only mid-year, with the fall season yet to come – a time of year when travel and traffic increases, day light hours get shorter and sun glare becomes an issue, bringing an increased risk for more pedestrian and motor vehicle crashes.



Buckle Up. No Excuses.

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | News | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Thursday, July 18, 2013

Did you know that not everyone buckles up when they get into a vehicle? Of the twenty-nine (29) vehicle occupants killed this year in Delaware, 53% were not wearing a seat belt. That is one of many reasons the Office of Highway Safety along with officers from participating State, County and municipal law enforcement agencies are continuing to enforce Delaware’s seat belt law. Dedicated overtime patrols start July 21st and run through August 8th.



Week 2 Results for Checkpoint Strikeforce

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | News | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Thursday, July 18, 2013

Twelve (12) people were arrested for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) of alcohol and/or drugs during the second weekend of the 2013 Checkpoint Strikeforce DUI prevention campaign. This brings the total DUI arrests made as part of the campaign to 22. Statewide, there have been over 2,200 DUI arrests made in Delaware this year.



DUI Checkpoint Scheduled For July 13th

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | News | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Saturday, July 13, 2013

DUI checkpoint scheduled for July 13th.



You Can’t Hide From A DUI.

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | News | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 3, 2013

Dover – The Delaware Office of Highway Safety along with law enforcement across the state are cracking down on impaired driving and launching the 13th Annual Checkpoint Strikeforce campaign this holiday weekend and reminding motorists a DUI is a criminal offense you can’t hide from. Last year alcohol was involved in 51% of the 110 fatal crashes, which resulted in 60 individuals killed.