- TDOS Participates in Operation Roadcheck 2009
THP Removes Unsafe Commercial Vehicles from Tennessee Roadways
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Department of Safety is participating in Operation Roadcheck 2009, a 72-hour commercial vehicle campaign in the U.S., Canada and Mexico sponsored by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (www.CVSA.org ). The goals of Operation Roadcheck 2009 are to increase commercial truck and bus safety and security and to reduce the number of crashes involving commercial trucks and motor vehicles. The event, which takes place simultaneously across North America, will begin at midnight, Tuesday, June 2, and continue through midnight, Thursday, June 4, 2009. - Governor’s Highway Safety Office Concludes Click It or Ticket CampaignEnforcement Blitz Buckled Down On Those Not Buckled Up — Day and NightNASHVILLE – Millions of travelers will hit the highways this summer and the Tennessee Governor’s Highway Safety Office is reminding everyone to Click It or Ticket. During 2007, 927 passenger vehicle occupants lost their lives on Tennessee roadways and of those, 534 were not wearing seat belts. Today, the GHSO joined representatives from Georgia and Alabama to remind drivers of the dangers of traveling without a safety belt.
- Bredesen Vetoes House Bill 962
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- 2009 Fall Protection Safety Stand Down
Statewide Safety Event Planned for Construction Industry June 1st
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Administration has partnered with several construction trade associations across the state to participate in the statewide Fall Protection Safety Stand Down. Participating employers will shut down their jobs on Monday morning, June 1, and train their employees on fall protection for approximately 45-60 minutes. - "Wear It Tennessee!" Boating Campaign Begins Second Year
increase life jacket wear while boating.
- TDOS Reminds Drivers to Buckle Up – Every Time, All the Time
THP will be Looking for Unbuckled Drivers this Memorial Day Holiday and All Summer
NASHVILLE — It only takes two seconds to buckle up. Two seconds that could literally save your life and also keep you from getting a ticket and a fine. The Tennessee Highway Patrol urges all drivers to buckle up every time, all the time, and State Troopers are joining forces with law enforcement officers across the state and country for the 2009 Click It or Ticket campaign. The initiative runs May 18, 2009, through May 31, 2009, and includes the Memorial Day holiday weekend. - GHSO & Law Enforcement Agencies Work to Save Lives on Rural Roads
Tennessee Buckling Down on those Not Buckled Up
with Special Click It or Ticket Enforcement BlitzNASHVILLE – In an effort to save lives, the Governor’s Highway Safety Office is joining forces with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and State and local highway safety and law enforcement leaders across Tennessee to conduct a special high-visibility Click It or Ticket enforcement campaign in May. - THP Participates in “Operation Safe Student”
FMCSA National Passenger Carrier Strike Force Enforcement
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) will join forces with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to ensure passenger carriers such as school buses and motorcoaches are operating safely and in compliance with federal and state regulations on our state’s highways. Beginning May 8, 2009, and continuing through May 21, 2009, the THP Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division will participate in “Operation Safe Student”, which is part of the FMCSA’s National Passenger Carrier Strike Force aimed at strengthening motor carrier passenger safety. - Tennessee Is First State to Launch HunterExam.com's Interactive Hunter Education Course
NASHVILLE — Tennessee is the first state to adopt the HunterExam.com ‘required study’ course. The new HunterExam online course allows students to complete coursework online before attending required hands-on classroom training to obtain their Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) hunter education certificate.
Since all persons born on or after Jan. 1, 1969 must satisfactorily complete a hunter education course before obtaining a Tennessee hunting license, HunterExam.com projects an engaging and effective way of preparing future hunters. - Governor Bredesen Declares April 6-10 Work Zone Awareness WeekTDOT Reminds Motorists to Stay Safe When Driving in Work ZonesNashville, TN — Governor Phil Bredesen today proclaimed the week of April 6 – 10, 2009 as Work Zone Awareness Week, joining states across the nation to remind motorists to be safe in work zones. TDOT will hold events across the state this week in an effort to improve safety in Tennessee’s interstate and highway construction and maintenance work zones.“The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 will bring hundreds of new transportation projects to counties across the state,” said Governor Bredesen. “This will mean an increase in highway work zones and increased dangers for motorists and for workers. I hope by proclaiming this week Work Zone Awareness Week in Tennessee we can bring greater attention to the importance of work zone safety.”
- Media Advisory: Between the Barrels Visits Marshall County
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Highway Patrol and the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will deliver the “Between the Barrels” presentation to 450 high school students at Forrest High School in Marshall County, Thursday, March 11, 2010. The safe driving program, which is geared to students who are just learning to drive, aims to reduce the chances of teens being involved in a dangerous work zone crash.
- Media Advisory: Between the Barrels Visits Dickson CountyNASHVILLE — The Tennessee Highway Patrol and the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will deliver the “Between the Barrels” presentation to 300 high school students at Creek Wood High School in Dickson County, Tuesday, March 9, 2010. The safe driving program, which is geared to students who are just learning to drive, aims to reduce the chances of teens being involved in a dangerous work zone crash.
- Media Advisory: Between the Barrels Visits Maury CountyNASHVILLE — The Tennessee Highway Patrol and the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will deliver the “Between the Barrels” presentation to 200 high school students at Santa Fe High School in Maury County, Monday, March 8, 2010. The safe driving program, which is geared to students who are just learning to drive, aims to reduce the chances of teens being involved in a dangerous work zone crash.
- Media Advisory: Between the Barrels Visits Hickman CountyNASHVILLE — The Tennessee Highway Patrol and the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will deliver the “Between the Barrels” presentation to 630 high school students at Hickman County High School, Tuesday, February 23, 2010 and 625 students at East Hickman County High School, Wednesday, February 24, 2010. The safe driving program, which is geared to students who are just learning to drive, aims to reduce the chances of teens being involved in a dangerous work zone crash.
- THP Narrows Description in Search for Suspect Hit & Run VehicleNASHVILLE — With assistance from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) Crime Lab, the Tennessee Highway Patrol is narrowing the description of a vehicle involved in a hit and run crash that killed a seven year-old Hartsville boy last Tuesday evening in Trousdale County.
- THP Searches for Suspect Vehicle in Hit & Run FatalityNASHVILLE — The Tennessee Highway Patrol continues to search for a vehicle involved in a hit and run crash that killed a seven year-old pedestrian Tuesday evening in Trousdale County.
- TDOT, THP & Tennessee Titans Remind Tennesseans: Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk This Super Bowl Sunday
Law enforcement will work overtime to crack down on drunk driversNASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Transportation Governor’s Highway Safety Office, Tennessee Titans and Tennessee Department of Safety are once again teaming up to remind Tennessee football fans that real Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk this Super Bowl weekend.“When it comes to preventing drunk driving, we’re all part of the team,” said TDOT Commissioner Gerald Nicely. “Designating a sober driver this weekend is the best way to ensure everyone has a safe Super Bowl experience.” - Media Advisory: Between the Barrels Visits Montgomery CountyNASHVILLE — The Tennessee Highway Patrol and the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will deliver the “Between the Barrels” presentation to 600 high school students at Clarksville High School in Montgomery County, Monday, February 8, 2010. The safe driving program, which is geared to students who are just learning to drive, aims to reduce the chances of teens being involved in a dangerous work zone crash.
- Fans Don't Let Fans Drive Drunk This Super Bowl Sunday
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Transportation, Governor’s Highway Safety Office and Tennessee Department of Safety will join the Tennessee Titans Friday, February 5 to honor Titans fans who pledged to be designated drivers during this year’s football season and to remind all Tennesseans to designate a sober driver if consuming alcohol during this weekend’s Super Bowl. During the 2009 season, more than 6,000 Titans fans promised to refrain from drinking and be the designated driver for friends and family, making the Titans the top team in the AFC-South for designated drivers at home games. Several of the fans who pledged to be designated drivers will be recognized and will receive an exclusive tour of LP Field. - Media Advisory: Between the Barrels Visits Rutherford CountyNASHVILLE — The Tennessee Highway Patrol and the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will deliver the “Between the Barrels” presentation to 250 high school students at Riverdale High School in Rutherford County, Wednesday, February 3, 2010. The safe driving program, which is geared to students who are just learning to drive, aims to reduce the chances of teens being involved in a dangerous work zone crash.
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