Fairfield Bay Police Department

04/14/2026

· Be responsible this 420. Driving high is impaired driving—it’s not worth the risk. If You Feel Different, You Drive Different.

04/08/2026

Notifications are temporary. Fines and injuries aren’t. Keep your eyes on the road, not your phone. Put the Phone Away or Pay.

A split-second glance can turn into flashing lights — or an emergency. Stay focused to avoid a ticket, or worse. 💸🚑 Put the Phone Away or Pay.

Your feed will still be there when you arrive, but your safety can’t wait. Put the Phone Away or Pay.

Don’t let a notification steal your attention — or your safety. Put the Phone Away or Pay.

One distracted moment can change a life forever — yours or someone else’s. Drive safely or face the consequences. Put the Phone Away or Pay.

One swipe can lead to a ticket, an injury or worse. Keep your eyes on the road. Put the Phone Away or Pay. 📵

03/12/2026

Make a Plan for a Sober Ride Before St. Patrick’s Day
Festivities Begin.

Fairfield Bay, Arkansas — St. Patrick’s Day 2026 celebrations will take place across the country on and around Tuesday, March 17. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration urges[A2.1] drivers to remember that drinking and driving is deadly and never an option. Join NHTSA and the Fairfield Bay Police Department in sharing this message: Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving.
Every year, dozens of people are killed when they choose to drive drunk during the St. Patrick’s Day holiday. According to NHTSA, 38% (284) of the traffic fatalities that occurred during the St. Patrick’s Day holidays between 2019-2023 involved drunk drivers. In 2023 alone, there were 63 fatalities in drunk-driving crashes during the St. Patrick’s Day holiday, of which 44 involved drivers with a blood alcohol concentration of .15 or higher.
“Embracing St. Patrick’s Day and its traditions is one thing; engaging in the deadly behavior that is drinking and driving is another. Feeling buzzed and getting behind the wheel puts lives at risk.” “Our community has seen firsthand the devastation and loss caused by alcohol-impaired driving, along with the lasting pain it inflicts on families, friends, and entire communities. We’re partnering[A3.1] with NHTSA to share the reminder that Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving. Drinking and driving is not an option, but making sure someone sober will be behind the wheel is.[A4.1]”
Local authorities are urging everyone to celebrate the holiday safely by making a plan before the festivities begin. The most important step is arranging for a sober ride in advance — whether that means designating a sober driver, using a taxi service, or booking a rideshare. Because alcohol clouds a person’s judgement, designated drivers should be prepared to help others who failed to plan ahead find a safe and sober way home. Community members are also encouraged to report suspected impaired drivers to local law enforcement.
For more information on impaired driving, visit www.nhtsa.gov/risky-driving/drunk-driving.

12/11/2025

From December 12, 2025, through January 1, 2026, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and local law enforcement will step up efforts to stop impaired driving and protect road users’ safety in alignment with the winter holiday high-visibility enforcement campaign, Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.

Like other festive seasons, the winter holidays are a time of year when many alcohol-impaired-driving fatalities occur. In the combined Decembers of 2019-2023, 4,931 road users were killed in traffic crashes involving an alcohol-impaired driver. In December 2023 alone, there were 1,038 alcohol-impaired-driving fatalities, 697 of which involved a driver with a blood alcohol concentration of .15 g/dL or higher — nearly twice the legal limit in almost every state.

“Not only is driving impaired illegal, it is dangerous and never acceptable,” said Fairfield Bay Police Department. “Our law enforcement officers will be out in full force to pull over impaired drivers and remove them from the roads to ensure our community stays safe. We ask everyone to follow the law and do their part to keep themselves and other road users safe throughout the winter holiday season. Drunk driving fatalities can be prevented when everyone keeps road safety in mind as they prepare for holiday celebrations.”

Drivers should be safe during this winter holiday season by planning ahead if they intend to drink. They shouldn’t wait until after drinking to plan how to get somewhere. Impairment clouds a person’s judgment. Drivers should secure a designated sober driver or call a taxi or rideshare for a sober ride home.

If a driver finds they are unable to drive, they should give their keys to a sober driver so that person can get them home safely. When a friend has been drinking and is considering driving, friends should be proactive — take away the keys and help them get a sober ride home. If anyone spots a drunk driver, contact local law enforcement.

For more information on impaired driving, visit www.nhtsa.gov/risky-driving/drunk-driving.

11/29/2025

A safe ride to see loved ones is always something to be thankful for. Don’t ruin the experience by getting pulled over for not buckling up. 🚓 Click It or Ticket.

11/21/2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: [11/21/2005]
CONTACT: [Asst. Chief Burroughs, [email protected]]

Seat Belt Use Isn’t Just the Law, It’s Life or Death

Fairfield Bay Police Department Reminds Drivers to Click It or Ticket

Fairfield Bay, AR — This Thanksgiving holiday, Fairfield Bay Police Department is teaming up with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to remind drivers — and everyone in the car — to buckle up. Fairfield Bay Police Department’s high-visibility Click It or Ticket seat belt enforcement campaign, which runs from November 22-30, 2025, focuses on reducing the number of fatalities that occur when vehicle passengers fail to buckle up. If law enforcement spot someone unbelted, they will pull the driver over and issue a ticket.
During the Thanksgiving holiday weekend in 2023 (6 p.m. on Wednesday, November 22, to 5:59 a.m. on Monday, November 27), there were 309 passenger vehicle occupants killed in traffic crashes across the nation, and 44% (135) were unrestrained. Not wearing a seat belt proved to be deadly at any time of the day during the holiday weekend: 47% of those killed in nighttime crashes were unbuckled, and 38% of those killed in daytime crashes also were unbuckled. These deaths represent needless tragedies for families across America and may have been prevented with the simple click of a seat belt.
Riding without a seat belt is illegal and dangerous. In 2023, nearly 50% of all people killed in a vehicle crash were not buckled. Drivers should ensure that they and all passengers are buckled before the vehicle ever leaves its parking spot. Buckling the seat belt is the single most effective thing anyone can do to stay safe in the event of a crash.
“Buckle your seat belt to stay safe and to stay legal,” said Fairfield Bay Police Department. “If our law enforcement officers spot you riding without a seat belt, we will pull you over and issue a ticket. The bottom line is this: That seat belt may mean the difference between life and death. This Thanksgiving, and every day of the year, remember: Click It or Ticket.”
For more information about traveling safely this Thanksgiving, please visit www.nhtsa.gov/SeatBelts.

10/23/2025

ASP Highway Safety Office and Law Enforcement Remind Drivers:
Put the Phone Away or Pay
[Fairfield Bay, Arkansas] — Today, the Arkansas State Police Highway Safety Office launches the statewide distracted driving campaign, “Put the Phone Away or Pay”. The high-visibility enforcement campaign, running from October 19 through 25, will remind drivers of the deadly dangers and legal consequences of distracted driving.
In 2023, distracted driving crashes killed 3,275 people across the United States, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Of those killed, 611 were pedestrians, cyclists and other non-motorist. Seven percent of drivers 15 to 20 years old involved in fatal crashes were reported as distracted. This age group had the largest proportion of drivers who were distracted at the time of the fatal crash.
“Distracted driving is a leading cause of vehicle crashes on our nation’s roads, and most of this distraction can be attributed to cell phone use,” said [Fairfield Bay, Arkansas Police]. “People know using their phone while driving is dangerous and often illegal, but they do it anyway, and put themselves and others at risk. Drivers will see increased law enforcement efforts, as officers will be stopping and ticketing anyone who is caught texting and driving. If you text and drive, you will pay.”
Violating [Arkansas]’s distracted-driving laws can be costly. [Arkansas statute 27-51-1504 prohibits handheld cell phone use for texting, emailing, or accessing the internet while driving, and the ban on handheld phones for drivers aged 18-20 is a primary offense. All drivers are banned from texting, and a separate law prohibits all cell phone use for drivers under 18, except in emergencies. There are fines for violations, ranging up to $250 for a first offense and $500 for subsequent offenses for the general handheld ban].
Drive Safe Every Trip
NHTSA urges drivers to put their phones away when behind the wheel. If you are the driver, follow these steps for a safe drive:
• If you are expecting a text message or need to send one that can’t wait, pull over and park your car in a safe location before using your device.
• Ask your passenger to be your “designated texter.” Allow them access to your phone to respond to calls or messages.
• Do not engage in social media scrolling or messaging while driving.
• Cell phone use is habit-forming. Struggling to not text and drive? Activate your phone’s “Do Not Disturb” feature, silence notifications, or put your phone in the trunk, glove box, or back seat of your vehicle until you arrive at your destination.
Cell phone use while driving is dangerous and illegal. Break the cycle. Remember: Put the Phone Away or Pay. For more information, visit www.nhtsa.gov/campaign/distracted-driving.

10/17/2025

ASP Highway Safety Office and Law Enforcement Remind Drivers:
Put the Phone Away or Pay
[Fairfield Bay, Arkansas] — Today, the Arkansas State Police Highway Safety Office launches the statewide distracted driving campaign, “Put the Phone Away or Pay”. The high-visibility enforcement campaign, running from October 19 through 25, will remind drivers of the deadly dangers and legal consequences of distracted driving.
In 2023, distracted driving crashes killed 3,275 people across the United States, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Of those killed, 611 were pedestrians, cyclists and other non-motorist. Seven percent of drivers 15 to 20 years old involved in fatal crashes were reported as distracted. This age group had the largest proportion of drivers who were distracted at the time of the fatal crash.
“Distracted driving is a leading cause of vehicle crashes on our nation’s roads, and most of this distraction can be attributed to cell phone use,” said [Fairfield Bay, Arkansas Police]. “People know using their phone while driving is dangerous and often illegal, but they do it anyway, and put themselves and others at risk. Drivers will see increased law enforcement efforts, as officers will be stopping and ticketing anyone who is caught texting and driving. If you text and drive, you will pay.”
Violating [Arkansas]’s distracted-driving laws can be costly. [Arkansas statute 27-51-1504 prohibits handheld cell phone use for texting, emailing, or accessing the internet while driving, and the ban on handheld phones for drivers aged 18-20 is a primary offense. All drivers are banned from texting, and a separate law prohibits all cell phone use for drivers under 18, except in emergencies. There are fines for violations, ranging up to $250 for a first offense and $500 for subsequent offenses for the general handheld ban].

Drive Safe Every Trip
NHTSA urges drivers to put their phones away when behind the wheel. If you are the driver, follow these steps for a safe drive:
• If you are expecting a text message or need to send one that can’t wait, pull over and park your car in a safe location before using your device.
• Ask your passenger to be your “designated texter.” Allow them access to your phone to respond to calls or messages.
• Do not engage in social media scrolling or messaging while driving.
• Cell phone use is habit-forming. Struggling to not text and drive? Activate your phone’s “Do Not Disturb” feature, silence notifications, or put your phone in the trunk, glove box, or back seat of your vehicle until you arrive at your destination.
Cell phone use while driving is dangerous and illegal. Break the cycle. Remember: Put the Phone Away or Pay. For more information, visit www.nhtsa.gov/campaign/distracted-driving.

08/21/2025

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over:
Let’s Work Together to End Drunk Driving!
From August 15 through September 1, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will be working alongside the Fairfield Bay Police Department for the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over high-visibility enforcement campaign. The goal is to deter impaired driving and prevent the tragedies seen during previous Labor Day weekends from happening again.
During the 2023 Labor Day holiday (6 p.m. September 1 – 5:59 a.m. September 5), there were 511 traffic crash fatalities nationwide. Of these 511 fatalities, 36% (185) involved a drunk driver. Sixty-eight percent of the impaired drivers killed had a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .15 or higher. Among drivers between the ages of 18 and 34 who were killed in crashes over the Labor Day holiday in 2023, 45% of those drivers were drunk, with BACs of .08 or higher.
We want our community members to understand that it’s our first priority to keep people safe, so we’re asking everyone to plan ahead if they know they’ll be out drinking. The Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign is an awareness effort to get the message out that drunk driving is illegal and it kills. Let’s make this a partnership between law enforcement and drivers: Help us protect the community and put an end to this dangerous behavior.
Drivers should be safe during this Labor Day holiday weekend by planning ahead if they intend to drink. They shouldn’t wait until after drinking to plan how to get somewhere. Impairment clouds a person’s judgment. Drivers should secure a designated sober driver or call a taxi or rideshare for a sober ride home.
If a driver finds they are unable to drive, they should give their keys to a sober driver so that person can get them home safely. When a friend has been drinking and is considering driving, friends should be proactive — take away the keys and help them get a sober ride home. If anyone spots a drunk driver, contact local law enforcement .
For more information on impaired driving, visit www.nhtsa.gov/risky-driving/drunk-driving.

08/14/2025

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over:
Let’s Work Together to End Drunk Driving!

From August 15 through September 1, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will be working alongside the Fairfield Bay Police Department for the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over high-visibility enforcement campaign. The goal is to deter impaired driving and prevent the tragedies seen during previous Labor Day weekends from happening again.

During the 2023 Labor Day holiday (6 p.m. September 1 – 5:59 a.m. September 5), there were 511 traffic crash fatalities nationwide. Of these 511 fatalities, 36% (185) involved a drunk driver. Sixty-eight percent of the impaired drivers killed had a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .15 or higher. Among drivers between the ages of 18 and 34 who were killed in crashes over the Labor Day holiday in 2023, 45% of those drivers were drunk, with BACs of .08 or higher.
We want our community members to understand that it’s our first priority to keep people safe, so we’re asking everyone to plan ahead if they know they’ll be out drinking. The Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign is an awareness effort to get the message out that drunk driving is illegal and it kills. Let’s make this a partnership between law enforcement and drivers: Help us protect the community and put an end to this dangerous behavior.
Drivers should be safe during this Labor Day holiday weekend by planning ahead if they intend to drink. They shouldn’t wait until after drinking to plan how to get somewhere. Impairment clouds a person’s judgment. Drivers should secure a designated sober driver or call a taxi or rideshare for a sober ride home.
If a driver finds they are unable to drive, they should give their keys to a sober driver so that person can get them home safely. When a friend has been drinking and is considering driving, friends should be proactive — take away the keys and help them get a sober ride home. If anyone spots a drunk driver, contact local law enforcement .
For more information on impaired driving, visit www.nhtsa.gov/risky-driving/drunk-driving.

03/03/2025

02/04/2025