As drunk driving remains a deadly and persistent issue across the United States, new data reveals Delaware is leading the nation in prevention, with the lowest number of DUI arrests per capita. According to a national analysis of drunk-driving statistics, Delaware reports just 43 drunk-driving arrests per 100,000 drivers, placing it at the very bottom of the list for DUI rates. …
As the busy Memorial Day travel season begins, Delaware officials are urging drivers and passengers to buckle up as part of the national “Click It or Ticket” campaign. Running from May 19 to June 8, the campaign pairs public education with stepped-up enforcement in an effort to reduce traffic fatalities involving unrestrained occupants. The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS), …
SMYRNA — The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS), Delaware State Police (DSP), and local law enforcement conducted a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Checkpoint on Friday, December 27, 2024, in the Smyrna area. About 472 vehicles drove through the checkpoint, which resulted in five DUI arrests and the issuance of 32 other traffic tickets. In addition to getting impaired …
With New Year’s Eve just a few days away, the Delaware Office of Highway Safety will again offer a program to crack down on driving under the influence to improve roadway safety. Sober Rides provides vouchers of up to $20 from partners Lyft and Uber, usable between Tuesday, Dec. 31 at 5 p.m. through Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, at 2 …
With the holidays coming up, a state agency is launching a new campaign to crack down on driving under the influence to improve roadway safety this season. The Delaware Office of Highway Safety is introducing Sober Rides, providing vouchers of up to $20 from partners Lyft and Uber during designated times: Thanksgiving: Wednesday, Nov. 27, at 5 p.m. through Thursday, …
The Delaware General Assembly concluded its 2024 session with a flurry of bills affecting highways, traffic and cars, many focused on improving safety and reducing crashes. RELATED: Legislative Wrap-up: gun bills passed in 2024 House Bill 373 – donations for highway safety Sponsored by Rep. Bill Bush, D-Cheswold, the bill enables the Office of Highway Safety to solicit and receive …
