Displaying items by tag: Governor's Highway Safety Program
State and Federal Agencies’ Message to Motorists: Move over or slow down for stopped emergency vehicles
RALEIGH — Every day, North Carolina law enforcement officers and other first responders take to the streets to keep people safe. And every day, they put their lives at risk to do so. One of the most dangerous parts of a first responder’s job is stepping out on the side of the road, whether it is for a traffic stop, to assist a motorist, or to investigate a crash.
Law enforcement agencies step up patrols for St. Patrick’s Day
RALEIGH — On the eve of St. Patrick’s Day, state officials are reminding people to never drink and drive.
NCDOT seeking new partners for 2022 Watch for Me NC Program
RALEIGH — North Carolina communities interested in participating in the 2022 "Watch for Me NC" safety program may now submit applications to the Governor’s Highway Safety Program.
State Transportation Department gives thanks to law enforcement
RALEIGH – Throughout this year, the N.C. Department of Transportation has acknowledged the efforts of the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles’ License and Theft Bureau, but on Sept. 18, NCDOT wants to recognize all law enforcement for National Thank a Police Officer Day.
Rockingham Police Department completes risk management review, awarded $25K grant
ROCKINGHAM — Police Chief Billy Kelly was presented with a plaque during Tuesday’s City Council meeting for his department’s completion of a Public Safety Risk Management Review.
Memorial Day Click It or Ticket It campaign kicks off
RALEIGH — As the busy summer traveling season nears, state transportation officials are reminding people to wear their seat belts to reduce the risk of being seriously injured or killed.
Statewide 'Booze It & Lose It' campaign underway
CHERRY POINT — The N.C. Governor’s Highway Safety Program has a new weapon in its arsenal in the war against impaired driving during the Independence Day holiday – window chalk.
Governor’s Highway Safety Program accepting grant applications
GARNER — The Governor’s Highway Safety Program is now accepting grant applications for eligible projects that would advance traffic safety in North Carolina.
A Lot to Lose: ‘Booze It & Lose It’ statewide kickoff held in Durham
DURHAM — While the end of the year brings about the merriment of the holiday season, it also brings out impaired drivers.
‘Tree of Life’ remembering 1,445 souls on display at Capitol grounds
RALEIGH — The "Tree of Life" is on display in downtown Raleigh at the State Capitol grounds (Wilmington Street side) in memory of 1,445 individuals who died in a crash on North Carolina roadways over the 2018 calendar year.