Federal Department of Homeland Security Confirms Dates of Compliant Enforcement for REAL ID Act by Dover — The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has received confirmation from the federal Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that the schedule for the phased enforcement of the REAL ID Act of 2005 has been announced. Additionally, DHS has … Read more
New Specialty Plates to Support Law Enforcement by Linda Knight ~These specialty plates arrive in tax collector offices this week~ The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) is proud to announce two new specialty plates available now for purchase. The Fallen Law Enforcement and Florida Sheriff’s Association plates will be available in … Read more
Commonwealth Conversations: Transportation
NASHVILLE — Gov. Bill Haslam’s Chief of Staff Mark Cate will join the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security in honoring 24 law enforcement officers and first responders at this year’s First Responder Awards Ceremony held at the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation on Monday. The ceremony will celebrate those who have dedicated their lives … Read more
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security announced Tuesday that the Tennessee Highway Patrol investigated zero alcohol-related fatal accidents in the 16 counties chosen for “No Refusal” DUI enforcement efforts over the Labor Day holiday period. Additionally, just one DUI suspect detained by the THP refused to take a blood alcohol level … Read more
NASHVILLE— Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security Commissioner Bill Gibbons and Tennessee Highway Patrol Colonel Tracy Trott today announced the department’s second “No Refusal” enforcement campaign at a joint press conference with the Governor’s Highway Safety Office (GHSO) and Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) in Nashville. The “No Refusal” enforcement effort, beginning at 6 … Read more
Nashville, TN – In an effort to save lives, the Governor’s Highway Safety Office (GHSO) is again working across the state to crack down on traffic safety violators including impaired drivers, seat belt violators, distracted drivers, and speeders, during its “More Cops. More Stops.” campaign this July 26-29. “With school starting just around the … Read more
NASHVILLE — Preliminary figures from the Tennessee Highway Patrol’s Chattanooga District indicate that State Troopers investigated 29 traffic crashes with zero fatalities during the 2012 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Coffee County from Wednesday, June 6 through Monday, June 11. Logging over 7,200 man-hours over six days, State troopers worked around-the-clock to ensure festival-goers … Read more
Nashville, TN – Motorists who refuse to wear their seat belts – Beware! The 2012 Tennessee Click It or Ticket seat belt enforcement mobilization kicks off May 11th to help save lives by cracking down on those who don’t buckle up. It will kick off nationally on May 21, 2012. The Governor’s Highway Safety Office isjoining … Read more
NASHVILLE –- The Tennessee Highway Patrol will increase its highway traffic safety enforcement efforts on Saturday, May 5, to coincide with Cinco de Mayo celebrations. During the 24-hour holiday period, State Troopers will focus heavily on seat belt safety and DUI enforcement. The 2012 Cinco de Mayo holiday period begins at 12:00 a.m. on … Read more