National LEL Program

10/28/2021

10/28/2021

Facebook Live with SADD CEO Rick Birt

Tim Burrows, National LEL Program Manager and Rick Birt, CEO and President of Students Against Destructive Decisions will talk about what SADD is doing to save lives and influence our youth in making safe decisions as we head into Halloween, Thanksgiving and the Holiday Seasons

10/26/2021

Attention!
Save the date for the best traffic safety conference there is.
There will be multiple sessions and breakouts dedicated to helping law enforcement with safety and community in mind.

Save the date! The GHSA 2022 Annual Meeting will be held in Louisville, Kentucky on September 17-21, 2022. We hope you can join us! #GHSA2022

Kentucky Office of Highway Safety

10/22/2021

Don't miss this week's Traffic Stop Newsletter! In today's edition, positive teen driver behavior at heart of reducing car crashes, #SchoolBusSafetyWeek highlights motorists’ responsibilities, Wisconsin fatalities drop dramatically and much more.

Read this week's newsletter here: https://bit.ly/3nACZET
Texas Department of Transportation
Texas A&M Transportation Institute
Wisconsin Department of Transportation
NHTSA

Don't miss this week's Traffic Stop Newsletter! In today's edition, positive teen driver behavior at heart of reducing car crashes, #SchoolBusSafetyWeek highlights motorists’ responsibilities, Wisconsin fatalities drop dramatically and much more.

Read this week's newsletter here: https://bit.ly/3nACZET
Texas Department of Transportation
Texas A&M Transportation Institute
Wisconsin Department of Transportation
NHTSA

10/21/2021

Traffic Safety Task Force enforces speeding law during Operation Slow Down Tennessee

Following up last week's story in the Traffic Stop about the Tennessee Highway Safety Office program #SlowDown

Speed kills, said Tennessee Highway Patrol Sgt. Shawn Boyd. "The faster you go, the more likely you are to be involved in a fatality or serious injury crash," Boyd said. That’s why Boyd and the Rutherford Count Traffic Safety Task Force joined the Operation Slow Down Tennessee that began state...

10/15/2021

Don't miss this week's Traffic Stop Newsletter! In today's edition, Washington State names first female LEL, Michigan releases data on impaired driving campaign, Nevada troopers awarded for developing safe driving program for teens and much more.

Read this week's newsletter here: https://bit.ly/3AIcH7R
Target Zero
City of Spokane Police Department
Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning
Nevada Department of Public Safety
NHTSA

Don't miss this week's Traffic Stop Newsletter! In today's edition, Washington State names first female LEL, Michigan releases data on impaired driving campaign, Nevada troopers awarded for developing safe driving program for teens and much more.

Read this week's newsletter here: https://bit.ly/3AIcH7R
Target Zero
City of Spokane Police Department
Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning
Nevada Department of Public Safety
NHTSA

10/14/2021

BHPD Awarded Traffic Safety Grant from State – Beverly Hills Courier

Beverly Hills PD Awarded Traffic Safety Grant from California Office of Traffic Safety

The funds will go towards supporting a variety of traffic safety programs that try and curb unsafe driving behavior and promote safer alternatives.

https://beverlyhillscourier.com/2021/10/11/bhpd-awarded-traffic-safety-grant-from-state/

The Beverly Hills Police Department (BHPD) has received a nearly $100,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS)

10/14/2021

As pedestrian deaths climb across U.S. and in NYC, a safety campaign is launched in hopes of curbing the trend

As pedestrian deaths climb across U.S. and in NYC, a safety campaign is launched in hopes of curbing the trend.
https://www.silive.com/news/2021/10/as-pedestrian-deaths-climb-across-us-and-in-nyc-a-safety-campaign-is-launched-in-hopes-of-curbing-the-trend.html

In 2020, there were a projected 6,721 pedestrian deaths nationwide, representing a 4.8% increase from the 6,412 killed in 2019, according to report.

10/08/2021

Don't miss this week's Traffic Stop Newsletter! In today's edition, Michigan’s safe driving program for students, California police to implement new traffic program, Iowa teens pulled over more frequently than adults and much more.

Read this week's newsletter here: https://bit.ly/3mS82M3
Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning
Ford Motor Company Fund
California Office of Traffic Safety
Antioch Police Department
Iowa Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau
Iowa State Patrol
NHTSA

Don't miss this week's Traffic Stop Newsletter! In today's edition, Michigan’s safe driving program for students, California police to implement new traffic program, Iowa teens pulled over more frequently than adults and much more.

Read this week's newsletter here: https://bit.ly/3mS82M3
Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning
Ford Motor Company Fund
California Office of Traffic Safety
Antioch Police Department
Iowa Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau
Iowa State Patrol
NHTSA

10/08/2021

Great information from the Governors Highway Safety Association

Read all about it!

The latest edition of GHSA's Directions in Highway Safety newsletter has a recap of #GHSA2021 in Denver, an update on infrastructure legislation, the state of safety in the states, and much more!

Check it out: https://www.ghsa.org/resources/Directions/Fall21

10/08/2021

Lives are on the line.
Do what's right, not just for you but for those around you.
Never drive impaired.
NHTSA Governors Highway Safety Association

10/06/2021

Safe Routes to School Programs | US Department of Transportation

We hope that today is a day you take extra caution on the roads to help National Walk to School Day be a safe success and then, we all do it again tomorrow, and the next day, and the next day and so on and so on....

Safe Routes to School (SRTS) is an approach that promotes walking and bicycling to school through infrastructure improvements, enforcement, tools, safety education, and incentives to encourage walking and bicycling to school.

10/05/2021

A First Responder Dies Every Other Week on US Roadsides

From Route Fifty, with information from recent research by AAA, on average a first responder is killed every other day.
Our recent webinar, talked about Move Over and the importance for the public to not only be aware and follow the laws, but also how safety is paramount for our first responders and their awareness of their surroundings must be a high priority.

To protect public safety workers and tow truck drivers and reduce tragedies, traffic safety advocates say ‘move over’ laws are needed in all 50 states.

10/01/2021

Don't miss this week's Traffic Stop Newsletter! In today's edition, Minnesota and Colorado recognize DUI efforts, Kansas shares real stories from real people, Michigan talks distracted driving and much more.

Read this week's newsletter here: https://bit.ly/2Y8RGWZ
Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety
Colorado Department of Transportation
Kansas Department of Transportation
Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning
NHTSA

Don't miss this week's Traffic Stop Newsletter! In today's edition, Minnesota and Colorado recognize DUI efforts, Kansas shares real stories from real people, Michigan talks distracted driving and much more.

Read this week's newsletter here: https://bit.ly/2Y8RGWZ
Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety
Colorado Department of Transportation
Kansas Department of Transportation
Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning
NHTSA

09/30/2021

The LEL | Fall 2021

The Fall 2021 issue of The LEL newsletter is now available for download! Read up on traffic safety solutions, ideas and recognition of great work being done across the country to help law enforcement save lives. Download the newsletter here: https://bit.ly/3AXh4gq

In this issue: 2021 Virtual National JOL/LEL/TSRP Professional Development Conference recap | Conference Takeaways | Capturing the Momentum | TSRP Tip | From the Bench | Awards & Events | Traffic Safety Calendar Download the Fall 2021 issue

09/30/2021

TxDOT to target wrong-way El Paso drivers with new technology - KVIA

TxDOT to target wrong-way El Paso drivers with new technology - KVIA

EL PASO, Texas -- The Texas Department of Transportation is implementing new robust technology to prevent wrong-way driver crashes. The technology will be implemented at the UTEP exit of the Borderland West Expressway and run to San Marcial Street near Bowie High School. The system is designed to de...

09/29/2021

A quick reminder.

A quick reminder.

09/24/2021

Don't miss this week's Traffic Stop Newsletter! In today's edition, Ohio launches second anti-distracted driving corridor, Minnesota conducts extra seat belt enforcement, Florida sheriff renews push for pedestrian safety and much more.

Read this week's newsletter here: https://bit.ly/3zGGSvP
Ohio Department of Transportation
Ohio State Highway Patrol
Minnesota State Patrol
Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety
Florida Law Enforcement Liaison Program
Florida DOT Safety Office
Sarasota County (FL) Sheriff's Office
NHTSA

Don't miss this week's Traffic Stop Newsletter! In today's edition, Ohio launches second anti-distracted driving corridor, Minnesota conducts extra seat belt enforcement, Florida sheriff renews push for pedestrian safety and much more.

Read this week's newsletter here: https://bit.ly/3zGGSvP
Ohio Department of Transportation
Ohio State Highway Patrol
Minnesota State Patrol
Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety
Florida Law Enforcement Liaison Program
Florida DOT Safety Office
Sarasota County (FL) Sheriff's Office
NHTSA

09/17/2021

PRESCOTT VALLEY POLICE DEPARTMENT RECEIVES TWO NEW VEHICLES FROM GOHS GRANT

Thanks to a $130,000 grant from the Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, the Prescott Valley Police Department is adding two 2021 Dodge Challenger R/T vehicles to its patrol fleet. The vehicles will be specifically assigned to aggressively enforce hazardous driving on our roadways. These vehicles will be assigned to officers in the traffic unit for daily enforcement and collision response, as well as being used for special details such as speed enforcement, bicycle/pedestrian safety and impaired driving enforcement.

Prescott Valley streets have seen increased traffic including an increase in aggressive driving and excessive speed citations. There has also been an increase of citizens reporting reckless drivers to our dispatch center. Excessive speed citations have increased by 290% over 2019.

The Department appreciates the consideration of the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety in giving this grant for the safety of the Prescott Valley community. The Prescott Valley Police Department encourages the public to report any reckless drivers to their local police agency.

09/17/2021

A distracted driver killed my son. Now, I'm fighting to save other families from our pain.

A distracted driver killed my son. Now, I'm fighting to save other families from our pain.

When I arrived home, a police officer confirmed the most devastating news of my life: Mitchel was gone. I collapsed on the family room floor.

09/16/2021

Can you help out with this request from the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund?

We need your help! There are various 9/11 memorials all around – have you ever been to one? Next month, we’ll be hosting a webinar on memorials and the meaning of memory, and we’re looking for your photographs and videos to include!

Either drop a favorite photo or video of you sharing your experience (max: 15 seconds) in the comments below or send us a direct message! Deadline for submissions is Oct. 4.

09/16/2021

Wyoming 8

Wyoming 8

The Governor's Council on Impaired Driving announced today that it has launched the second phase of a statewide campaign aimed at creating a cultural shift t...

09/10/2021

Don't miss this week's Traffic Stop Newsletter! In today's edition, speeding becomes a huge issue, Pennsylvania county launches teen driving safety campaign, Missouri prepares for passenger safety week and much more.

Read this week's newsletter here: https://bit.ly/3k0xzCs
Governors Highway Safety Association
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT)
Missouri Department of Transportation
NHTSA

Don't miss this week's Traffic Stop Newsletter! In today's edition, speeding becomes a huge issue, Pennsylvania county launches teen driving safety campaign, Missouri prepares for passenger safety week and much more.

Read this week's newsletter here: https://bit.ly/3k0xzCs
Governors Highway Safety Association
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT)
Missouri Department of Transportation
NHTSA

09/09/2021

Good news for those of you that can't travel to Denver for the Governors Highway Safety Association Annual Conference.

Since not everyone can join us in Denver for the #GHSA2021 Annual Meeting, we're proud to announce that we will be webcasting four general sessions to create more educational opportunities for traffic safety professionals.

Learn more and register for the livesteams next week: https://www.ghsa.org/events/Annual-Meetings/2021

Colorado Department of Transportation

09/09/2021

It's not just cars and trucks that get the attention of law enforcement when suspected impaired drivers are on the roads....

It’s electric, has three wheels, and if you ride it on the road while drunk, run a stop sign, make U-turns, cut off cars and nearly cause a crash – yeah, that’s not good.

Jordan police made that DWI arrest last week of a scooter rider. His BAC was 0.22.

Impairment of any kind on the road is dangerous.

Extra DWI patrols are statewide through Sept. 6.

09/09/2021

Director Poole thanking state and local law enforcement officers for all they do every day to save lives on our roads at the MADD Georgia Golden Shield Honors. #zerotolerancefordrunkdriving #choosesoberdriving #thegoaliszero

09/03/2021

Don't miss this week's Traffic Stop Newsletter! In today's edition, New Mexico installs “Rest on Red” traffic lights, Florida’s Drowsy Driving Prevention Week, Hawaii launches “No Excuses” campaign and much more.

Read this week's newsletter here: https://bit.ly/3BH8v9E
NMDOT
Florida Law Enforcement Liaison Program
Hawaii Department of Transportation
NHTSA

Don't miss this week's Traffic Stop Newsletter! In today's edition, New Mexico installs “Rest on Red” traffic lights, Florida’s Drowsy Driving Prevention Week, Hawaii launches “No Excuses” campaign and much more.

Read this week's newsletter here: https://bit.ly/3BH8v9E
NMDOT
Florida Law Enforcement Liaison Program
Hawaii Department of Transportation
NHTSA

08/30/2021

A Tesla in Autopilot mode hit a Florida trooper's cruiser, the latest incident in which the electric car has crashed into an emergency vehicle

A Tesla in Autopilot mode hit a Florida trooper's cruiser, the latest incident in which the electric car has crashed into an emergency vehicle

The car failed to recognize the parked vehicle on the highway. One other car was also involved in the accident.

08/28/2021

On Thursday, August 26, Larry Kranz if the Texas Department of Transportation laid out how the Texas LEL Program functions and strives for continual improvement using data along with feedback from their team and the law enforcement agencies they serve.
Check it out!

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/8175010107282665474

NHTSA Texas Department of Transportation TMPA

On Thursday, August 26, Larry Kranz if the Texas Department of Transportation laid out how the Texas LEL Program functions and strives for continual improvement using data along with feedback from their team and the law enforcement agencies they serve.
Check it out!

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/8175010107282665474

NHTSA Texas Department of Transportation TMPA

08/27/2021

The Summer 2021 issue of The LEL newsletter is now available for download! Read up on traffic safety solutions, ideas and recognition of great work being done across the country to help law enforcement save lives. Download the newsletter here: https://bit.ly/3kyyvwG

The Summer 2021 issue of The LEL newsletter is now available for download! Read up on traffic safety solutions, ideas and recognition of great work being done across the country to help law enforcement save lives. Download the newsletter here: https://bit.ly/3kyyvwG

08/27/2021

Don't miss this week's Traffic Stop Newsletter! In today's edition, a former LEL is honored with a DUI memorial, General Motors rolls out buckle-up feature, Virginia Police to conduct annual back-to-school traffic safety blitz and much more.

Read this week's newsletter here: https://bit.ly/3DlT349
Virginia State Police
VirginiaDMV
NHTSA

Don't miss this week's Traffic Stop Newsletter! In today's edition, a former LEL is honored with a DUI memorial, General Motors rolls out buckle-up feature, Virginia Police to conduct annual back-to-school traffic safety blitz and much more.

Read this week's newsletter here: https://bit.ly/3DlT349
Virginia State Police
VirginiaDMV
NHTSA