Maine Bureau of Highway Safety

06/17/2026

We are hosting a FREE car seat check event at the Gorham Fire Department on June 26th! Bring your little one and ensure their safety by getting their seat checked by certified child passenger safety technicians. We look forward to seeing you there!

06/15/2026

Hot weather isn’t required for danger. Interior car temperatures can rise quickly no matter the forecast.

06/11/2026

Today we are in Portland launching our new campaign “Slow Down, We Walk Here”. This campaign was created by meeting with and listening too community members in Portland, Lewiston and Auburn. Their experiences, ideas, and perspectives helped create something that is authentic to the communities it serves. We would like to thank the cities of Portland, Lewiston, Auburn, and their residents who helped with the creation of the campaign.

06/10/2026

The Maine Bureau of Highway Safety and AAA Northern New England invite you to join us for the 2026 Maine Impaired Driving Summit, on June 24th in Portland Maine, a dynamic, one-day, in-person event that brings together national and regional experts in law enforcement, prosecution, toxicology, technology and traffic safety. This collaborative forum will highlight practical strategies, emerging trends, and proven approaches to addressing impaired driving.

The summit has been approved for 4.75 hours of legal education credit by the Maine Bar, 6 hours of training credit toward Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) recertification, and is eligible for MCJA Mandatory Elective Credits for law enforcement (pending agency approval).

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-maine-impaired-driving-summit-tickets-1984777686489?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwY2xjawSPxJtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeewTeIS17lBwlaMPLvkwUz6ZsrLxfWzCptoepLPP9khIa-e8WLqunpn6tGDA_aem_kD5xs3bptiXsXB5_Nn_aNQ

The Maine Bureau of Highway Safety and AAA Northern New England invite you to attend the 2026 Maine Impaired Driving Summit.

06/08/2026

We are hosting a Child Passenger Safety Technician Certification course in Bangor at the end of July. Please register at: https://cert.safekids.org/

06/06/2026

On this National Secure Your Load Day, remember these tips when securing your load:
• Tie it down with rope, netting, or straps.
• Tie large objects directly to your vehicle or trailer.
• Consider covering the entire load with a sturdy tarp or netting.
• Don’t overload your vehicle or trailer.
• Always double-check your load to make sure it is secure.

06/05/2026

Summer heat kills car batteries faster than winter cold! ☀️🌡️

Pop your hood before you head out and look out for these 5 warning signs. ⤵️

06/03/2026

The Maine Bureau of Highway Safety and AAA Northern New England invite you to join us for the 2026 Maine Impaired Driving Summit, on June 24th in Portland Maine, a dynamic, one-day, in-person event that brings together national and regional experts in law enforcement, prosecution, toxicology, technology and traffic safety. This collaborative forum will highlight practical strategies, emerging trends, and proven approaches to addressing impaired driving.

The summit has been approved for 4.75 hours of legal education credit by the Maine Bar, 6 hours of training credit toward Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) recertification, and is eligible for MCJA Mandatory Elective Credits for law enforcement (pending agency approval).

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-maine-impaired-driving-summit-tickets-1984777686489?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwY2xjawSLqBFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeXHSTudiIuhbpjfBLqrcmJvWCkrDYjQDW5Rz55NKZyr8rUMwKKQm45jRf6eo_aem_nR6HHZ2VclXD7ekGJGWbHw

The Maine Bureau of Highway Safety and AAA Northern New England invite you to attend the 2026 Maine Impaired Driving Summit.

06/01/2026

18 more lives were lost on Maine's roadways in May.

05/29/2026

We are hosting our next Child Passenger Safety Technician Certification course in Gorham next month. Please register at: https://cert.safekids.org/