Don’t Let a DUI Redefine Your Night
Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, July 2, 2015
The Delaware Office of Highway Safety along with law enforcement across the state are cracking down on impaired driving and launching the 15th Annual Checkpoint Strikeforce campaign this holiday weekend. Last year alcohol was involved in 54 percent of the 111 fatal crashes, which resulted in 67 individuals killed. The first DUI checkpoint will be held Friday July 3rd in Newport.
16th Annual Freedom 5K Run/Walk/Roll: July 4th, 2015
Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of Veterans Services | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 1, 2015
When/Where: Saturday, July 4th, 2015 @ 9:00 AM/ Kent Country Memorial Park Let’s start the 4th of July celebration with helping those who have served our beautiful country! Start the morning with a great work-out and have no guilt trips when you enjoy your cookouts! The FREEDOM 5K Run/Walk/Roll will be held on Saturday, July 4, 2015, […]
Governor’s Weekly Message: Strengthening Our Neighborhoods Through Community Engagement
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, June 26, 2015
Governor Markell highlights various community-driven efforts to strengthen and revitalize Delaware neighborhoods.
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.
