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TN Department of Safety Releases July 4 Holiday Weekend Statistics

Released on Tue, Jul 06, 2010 - 5:24 pm under
NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Department of Safety announced today that preliminary figures indicate nine people were killed in traffic crashes on Tennessee roadways during the 78-hour Fourth of July holiday period, which ran from 6 p.m., Friday, July 2 through 11:59 p.m., Monday, July 5.
 
The nine fatalities is a drop from the 16 deaths that occurred during last year’s July 4th weekend. Of the nine fatalities this year, six were vehicle occupants; two were motorcyclists; and one was a pedestrian.  One of the fatalities was alcohol-related compared to two alcohol-related fatalities in 2009.

THP Announces July 4th Weekend Crackdown on Drunk Drivers

Released on Wed, Jun 30, 2010 - 12:49 pm under
Don’t Forget “Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving”
 
NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Highway Patrol announced today that State Troopers will be out in full force during the Fourth of July holiday weekend, cracking down on drunk drivers with an aggressive Drunk Driving, Over the Limit, Under Arrest enforcement blitz. To ensure motorists are obeying the law, the THP will conduct sobriety and driver license checkpoints across the state in an effort to reduce fatalities and serious injury crashes. The 2010 July 4th, 78-hour Holiday period begins at 6:00 p.m., Friday, July 2, and will end at 11:59 p.m., Monday, July 5.

THP Advises Commercial Vehicle Operators of Amended Law

Released on Tue, Jun 29, 2010 - 5:15 pm under
 
NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Highway Patrol will add to its list of safety measures to enforce when an amended state law on lighting regulations for commercial motor vehicles takes effect on July 1, 2010. The amendment, adopted by the Tennessee General Assembly, comes as a result of numerous close calls and serious injuries.  
 

THP Conducts 24-Hour Multi-Agency Commercial Vehicle Check

Released on Fri, Jun 25, 2010 - 9:41 am under
NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Highway Patrol is conducting its second statewide commercial vehicle enforcement campaign this year during Operation Strategic Transportation Observation & Prevention (S.T.O.P.), Friday, June 25.   The 24-hour inspection program begins at 6 a.m., June 25 and continues through 6 a.m., Saturday, June 26. Troopers will be conducting inspections at eight sites across the state in a broad effort to ensure the safety of the motoring public. 
 

14 Officers Graduate from State D.A.R.E. Training

Released on Fri, Jun 18, 2010 - 11:54 am under
NASHVILLE--- The Tennessee Highway Patrol capped off its 44th Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) Officer Training with a commencement ceremony introducing 14 law enforcement graduates at 11 a.m., Friday, June 18, at the Park Inn, Natchez Trace State Park in Wildersville, Tennessee. The graduates consisted of police officers and sheriff’s deputies. 
 

TDOS Reminds Motorists: Never Leave Children Unattended in a Vehicle

Released on Wed, Jun 16, 2010 - 3:59 pm under

NASHVILLE --- With above average temperatures this June, the ‘dog days of summer’ are certainly looming on the state of Tennessee. As the heat becomes a factor, the Tennessee Department of Safety would like to remind motorists to never leave children or pets in an unattended vehicle, which can be a dangerous and sometimes deadly offense.

“A child or a pet should never be left in an unattended vehicle under any circumstances – especially in the heat,” said Department of Safety Commissioner Dave Mitchell. “Motorists should routinely make sure all occupants exit the vehicle whenever they leave a car. An illness or even worse, a death, due to such a senseless tragedy is absolutely preventable.”

Media Advisory: New D.A.R.E. Officers to Graduate

Released on Wed, Jun 16, 2010 - 10:33 am under
14 Officers and Deputies Complete State Training Course
 
Nashville ---  Fourteen officers from Tennessee and across the country will graduate from D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) training conducted by the Tennessee Highway Patrol during a special ceremony on Friday, June 18. The graduation will be held at 11:00 a.m. at the Park Inn, Natchez Trace State Park in Wildersville.

THP Participates in Operation Roadcheck 2010

Released on Mon, Jun 07, 2010 - 4:35 pm under
THP Removes Unsafe Commercial Vehicles from Tennessee Roadways
 
NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Highway Patrol will team up with the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance for Operation Roadcheck 2010, the largest targeted enforcement program on commercial vehicles in the world. The 72-hour roadside inspection will begin on midnight, Tuesday, June 8 and run through midnight, Thursday, June 10 across North America.  The ultimate goal of Operation

Media Advisory: Bedford County Commission Recognizes Bedford County Troopers

Released on Mon, Jun 07, 2010 - 3:05 pm under
NASHVILLE --- The Bedford County Commission will recognize eight Tennessee State Troopers from the Bedford County detachment by official proclamation for their commitment to outstanding public service, professionalism, teamwork and improvement to highway safety throughout the community and the state. The proclamation will be presented by Mayor Eugene Ray at 7 p.m., Tuesday, June 8 at the Bedford County Commission meeting.

TDOT and THP Prepare for 2010 Bonnaroo

Released on Fri, Jun 04, 2010 - 11:02 am under

More than 80,000 Expected in Manchester Area for Ninth Annual Music and Arts Festival

NASHVILLE – For nine years, Middle Tennessee has played host to one of the premiere live music events in the country - the annual Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival.  The popular festival has people from all walks of life and from all corners of the country making the small city of Manchester in Coffee County their temporary home for several days each June.  As in years past, more than 80,000 music lovers are expected to attend this year’s festival, which kicks off Thursday night, June 10, and winds down Sunday night, June 13. 

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