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08/20/2026

Let’s Work Together to End Drunk Driving! [Fairfield Bay, Arkansas] — From August 19 through September 7, 2026, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will be working alongside local law enforcement to deter drunk driving and prevent tragedies during the Labor Day holiday weekend. The message is clear: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over. During the 2024 Labor Day holiday (6 p.m. August 30 - 5:59 a.m. September 3), there were 505 traffic crash fatalities nationwide. Of these 505 fatalities, 34% (170) involved a drunk driver. Seventy-seven 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 2024, 40% 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,” said [Fairfield bay Police Department]. “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.”

If a driver intends to drink during a Labor Day festivity, he or she should plan ahead for a safe ride home by securing a designated driver or calling a taxi or rideshare. They shouldn’t wait until after drinking to plan how to get somewhere. Impairment clouds a person’s judgment and endangers others on the road.

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 NHTSA.gov/DrunkDriving.

08/03/2026

**Deadline for Applications being submitted for this position will be August 20th**
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07/09/2026

July: Speeding Slows You Down

Slow down on the road to avoid slowing down your life. Speeding Slows You Down.

Speeding isn’t a gamble worth taking. You could get a ticket — or much worse. Speeding Slows You Down.

A ticket can change your life, but they’re easily avoidable if you follow the speed limit. Speeding Slows You Down.

Speeding is illegal, no matter the road. Speeding Slows You Down.

Even a little over the speed limit can lead to a ticket. Speeding Slows You Down.

06/30/2026

Celebrate your Fourth of July weekend by planning for a sober ride. Even one drink could derail your weekend — or your life. Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving.

We, the people, declare independence from drunk driving this Fourth of July. If you’re planning to drink during your celebrations, arrange for a sober ride. Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving.

We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all Americans should have safe roads on Independence Day. Plan for a sober ride:

Schedule a rideshare

Call a taxi

Have a sober friend drive you home

Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving.

Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with fireworks and grilling – but ditch the keys if you’re planning to drink. Designate a sober driver instead. Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving.

Protect what matters most. Plan a sober ride and celebrate July 4th safely with your loved ones. Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving.

06/06/2026

$2.50 for Hot dog, chips and a soda! Harps in Fairfield Bay! Proceeds are going to Fire and Police Department.

05/20/2026

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CONTACT: Fairfield Bay Police Department (501)884-6005

Seat Belts Saves Lives

Buckle Up May 18 – May 31, and Every Day

Fairfield Bay, AR — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is urging drivers to buckle up ahead of the Click It or Ticket seat belt safety campaign. The national high-visibility seat belt enforcement effort, which coincides with the Memorial Day holiday, runs May 18-31, 2026. “Seat belt use should be an automatic habit for drivers and passengers alike,” said Fairfield Bay Police Department. “During the Click It or Ticket campaign, we’ll be working with our fellow law enforcement officers across local and state lines to ensure the message gets out to drivers and passengers. Not buckling up could mean a ticket, or worse, risking a life.” In 2024, there were 9,758 unbuckled passenger vehicle occupants killed in traffic crashes. The national seat belt use rate in 2024 was 91.2%, which is good — but it can be better. The other 8.8% still need to be reminded that seat belts save lives. Participating law enforcement agencies will be taking a no-excuses approach to seat belt law enforcement, writing citations day and night.

One of the focuses of the Click It or Ticket seat belt campaign is nighttime enforcement. NHTSA data shows a higher number of unrestrained occupant fatalities happen at night (56% between the hours of 6 p.m. and 5:59 a.m.). Of the males killed in crashes in 2023, more than half (53%) were unrestrained. For females killed in crashes, 41% were not buckled up.

Buckle Up the Right Way

· Place the shoulder belt across the middle of the chest and away from the neck.

· Lay the lap belt across the hips and not the stomach.

· NEVER place the seat belt behind the back or under arms. “We are asking friends and family to remind each other to buckle up in the front and back seats and to consider changing their habits if they don’t,” said Fairfield Bay Police Department. “Seat belts save lives, and everyone — front seat and back, child and adult — needs to remember to buckle up.”

For more information on the Click It or Ticket seat belt high-visibility enforcement campaign, please visit NHTSA.gov/ClickIt.

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.

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