Ashland City Police Department

08/30/2026

08/27/2026

School buses are among the safest vehicles on the road. Students are actually more at risk of injury when getting on or off the bus than they are while aboard.
Slow down and leave extra following distance for school buses. Pay attention to the road, especially in residential areas during school commuting times.
Remind your child that the bus stop is not a place to run or play.

08/26/2026

Speeding is a critical safety issue for teen drivers. As their confidence behind the wheel increases, so does the temptation to test boundaries, especially when peers are present.

Take the lead to address speeding with your teen driver and get involved in the learning-to-drive process.

08/25/2026

Driver assistance technologies help to keep you and your passengers safe, as well as others on the road. Technology can help drivers of all ages and experience levels, but remember that it is never an excuse to speed or drive distracted.

08/24/2026

Real confidence comes from staying focused, calm, and in control. Drive like your friends’ lives depend on it.

08/23/2026

Speeding is a year-round issue that can’t be addressed enough. It wastes more gas, lowers vehicle control, reduces the effectiveness of vehicle safety features like seat belts, and puts everyone on the road in danger. There are no winners when it comes to speeding.

In 2025, speeding was the cause of 5,943 crashes in Tennessee.

08/21/2026

Kids are less predictable, more impulsive, and may forget to look both ways before crossing the street. Younger children also move more slowly, so they need more time to cross the street. Be especially cautious and alert for children on residential streets, near parks and playgrounds, and in school zones.

08/20/2026

A jam-packed schedule can lead to dangerous drowsiness, no matter a driver’s age or experience level. For new drivers, maintaining full alertness and attentiveness is crucial for developing into a capable driver.

08/19/2026

It is illegal to pass a school bus that has stopped to load or unload students. Always stop completely for school buses and never try to pass on either side, as children could be getting on or off or preparing to cross the street.

08/18/2026

Slow Down, Phone Down. Two rules for the road that any driver at any age can start right away to make the roads safer not just for them, but anyone around them or in their vehicle. When you’re behind the wheel, your attention is your responsibility.