Delaware Office of Highway Safety Announces National Click It or Ticket Campaign
Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Monday, May 19, 2025
The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) is collaborating with state and local law enforcement to engage in the high visibility Click It or Ticket seat belt safety campaign. This national initiative aligns with the Memorial Day holiday and operates from May 19 to June 8. The purpose of this enforcement is not solely to issue citations but to save lives and reinforce the importance of buckling up, every trip, every time.
DUI Checkpoint Enforcement Results and Upcoming Sober Rides Initiative
Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 31, 2024
The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS), Delaware State Police, and local law enforcement partnered to conduct a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Checkpoint on Friday, December 27, 2024, in the Smyrna area.
There were approximately 472 vehicles that drove through the checkpoint. The enforcement resulted in five DUI arrests and the issuance of 32 other traffic tickets. In addition to getting impaired drivers off the road, these enforcement checks are an opportunity to positively inform and educate the public on safe driving habits.
DUI Checkpoint Enforcement
Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Thursday, December 26, 2024
The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS), Delaware State Police, and local law enforcement are partnering to conduct a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Checkpoint on Friday, December 27, 2024, in the Smyrna area.
National Slow Down Move Over Day Observed as Delaware Sees Near Record Crashes
Department of Transportation | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Office of Highway Safety | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Traffic Safety News | Date Posted: Friday, October 18, 2024
National Slow Down Move Over Day occurs on the third Saturday of every October to remind drivers to slow down and move over when an emergency vehicle is on the side of the road. Across our state, there have already been 54 incidents to date involving vehicles striking DelDOT equipment and personnel, a near-record number. […]
Look Out for Deer Crossing Roads During Mating Season, Delaware Authorities Caution Drivers
Delaware State Police | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 9, 2024
From October through the holidays, motorists are cautioned to watch out for white-tailed deer crossing roadways in front of vehicles during their annual mating season, especially at dawn and dusk when deer are most active and harder to see.
