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Delaware Office Of Highway Safety “Sober Rides” Returns To Support Safer Travel During The July Fourth Holiday

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.




Fireworks in Delaware

The Office of the Delaware State Fire Marshal reminds Delawareans and visitors that fireworks are prohibited in the State of Delaware, with the following exceptions:  Certain fireworks, such as sparklers, ground-based displays, and a selection of other nonairborne, nonexplosive novelty items, regulated by the federal government, are allowed to be used only on July 4th, […]




Independence Day Holiday Weekend DUI Checkpoint Results

The Results are in for the July 2, 2021, Statewide Checkpoint Activation FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Cynthia Cavett, Cynthia.Cavett@delaware.gov DOVER, Del. (July 6, 2021) — Delaware law enforcement officers statewide arrested six individuals for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) of alcohol, drugs, or a combination of alcohol and drugs at sobriety checkpoints on July […]




Delaware Office Of Highway Safety Activates July 4th Statewide DUI Checkpoints + Soberlift Program At The Beaches

The OHS SoberLift program, presented in partnership with Lyft®, will be activated in Lewes, Rehoboth Beach, Dewey Beach, Bethany Beach, South Bethany Beach, Fenwick Island, and Ocean View nightly from 7:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. beginning Thursday, July 1 and continuing through Monday, July 5, ending at 2:00 a.m.




Delaware Office of Highway Safety Brings Back 4th of July SoberLift Program for Second Consecutive Year

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contacts: Cynthia Cavett, Marketing Specialist & Public Information Officer Delaware Office of Highway Safety Cynthia.Cavett@delaware.gov 302-744-2743 DUI Initiative Running From July 3rd Through July 7th DOVER, De. (July 1, 2019) – The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) is pleased to announce that it is reactivating its SoberLift program, in partnership […]







 Pages Tagged With: "July 4th holiday"

Delaware Office Of Highway Safety “Sober Rides” Returns To Support Safer Travel During The July Fourth Holiday

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.




Fireworks in Delaware

The Office of the Delaware State Fire Marshal reminds Delawareans and visitors that fireworks are prohibited in the State of Delaware, with the following exceptions:  Certain fireworks, such as sparklers, ground-based displays, and a selection of other nonairborne, nonexplosive novelty items, regulated by the federal government, are allowed to be used only on July 4th, […]




Independence Day Holiday Weekend DUI Checkpoint Results

The Results are in for the July 2, 2021, Statewide Checkpoint Activation FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Cynthia Cavett, Cynthia.Cavett@delaware.gov DOVER, Del. (July 6, 2021) — Delaware law enforcement officers statewide arrested six individuals for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) of alcohol, drugs, or a combination of alcohol and drugs at sobriety checkpoints on July […]




Delaware Office Of Highway Safety Activates July 4th Statewide DUI Checkpoints + Soberlift Program At The Beaches

The OHS SoberLift program, presented in partnership with Lyft®, will be activated in Lewes, Rehoboth Beach, Dewey Beach, Bethany Beach, South Bethany Beach, Fenwick Island, and Ocean View nightly from 7:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. beginning Thursday, July 1 and continuing through Monday, July 5, ending at 2:00 a.m.




Delaware Office of Highway Safety Brings Back 4th of July SoberLift Program for Second Consecutive Year

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contacts: Cynthia Cavett, Marketing Specialist & Public Information Officer Delaware Office of Highway Safety Cynthia.Cavett@delaware.gov 302-744-2743 DUI Initiative Running From July 3rd Through July 7th DOVER, De. (July 1, 2019) – The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) is pleased to announce that it is reactivating its SoberLift program, in partnership […]