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Media Advisory: Between the Barrels Visits Greenbrier

Released on Wed, Apr 14, 2010 - 10:28 am under

Between the Barrels
Between the Barrels

NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Highway Patrol and the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will deliver the “Between the Barrels” presentation to 300 high school students at Greenbrier High School in Robertson County, Friday, April 16, 2010. The safe driving program, which is geared to students who are just learning to drive, aims to reduce the chances of teens being involved in a dangerous work zone crash.

TDOS Promotes Curtis Mansfield to Jackson District Captain

Released on Tue, Apr 06, 2010 - 3:16 pm under
Captain Curtis F. Mansfield Jr.
Captain Curtis F. Mansfield Jr.
TDOS Promotes Curtis Mansfield to Jackson District Captain
 
NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Department of Safety today announced the promotion of Curtis F. Mansfield Jr. as the new Captain commanding the Jackson District.   Captain Mansfield replaces Robert Melton, who retired February 25, 2010, after a 36-year career with the Tennessee Highway Patrol.

176 Pounds of Marijuana Seized in Traffic Stop on I-40

Released on Wed, Mar 31, 2010 - 7:46 am under

NASHVILLE --- A Tennessee State Trooper stopped a 2004 Ford F-350 pickup on I-40 in Fayette County and seized nearly 176 pounds of marijuana.

At approximately 7 a.m., Tuesday, March 30, Trooper Grant Montgomery observed the pick up in violation of the window tint law. Trooper Montgomery stopped the vehicle on I-40 east bound near mile marker 40 in Fayette County.
 
Trooper Montgomery requested a local drug interdiction unit from the 30th Drug Task Force. A K-9 unit gave positive response to the vehicle near the gas tank. The vehicle gas tank was removed and inside the tank officers uncovered approximately 176 pounds of marijuana.

100 Pounds of Marijuana Seized in Traffic Stop on I-40

Released on Tue, Mar 30, 2010 - 3:30 pm under
NASHVILLE --- A Tennessee State Trooper stopped a 1997 Dodge Ram pickup on I-40 in Dickson County and seized nearly 100 pounds of marijuana.

THP Conducts 24-Hour Multi-Agency Commercial Vehicle Check

Released on Fri, Mar 26, 2010 - 8:37 am under
Operation S.T.O.P.
Operation S.T.O.P.
THP & Homeland Security Inspections Secure Tennessee's Highway Safety
 
NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Highway Patrol is conducting a statewide commercial vehicle enforcement campaign during Operation Strategic Transportation Observation & Prevention (S.T.O.P.), Friday, March 26, 2010.  The 24-hour inspection program begins at 6 a.m., March 26 and continues through 6 a.m., Saturday, March 27, 2010.  Troopers will be conducting inspections at 8 sites across the state in a broad effort to ensure the safety of the motoring public.

Tennessee Marks One Million Online Driver License Renewals

Released on Thu, Mar 25, 2010 - 2:13 pm under
Save Time and Avoid Lines – Renew Your Driver License Online
 
NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Department of Safety is celebrating the one millionth online driver license renewal through the state of Tennessee’s Web site www.tn.gov. The milestone announcement comes on the tenth anniversary of online driver services.

TDOS Cooperative Driver Testing Program Adds School Districts

Released on Thu, Mar 18, 2010 - 10:07 am under
Working Together to Make our Highways Safer
 
NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Department of Safety Cooperative Driver Testing Program (CDTP) recently added more schools and school districts to the driver education testing program that allows Tennessee high school students to complete their knowledge and skills test in high school instead of Tennessee Driver Service Centers.

THP Advice: Don’t Depend on Dumb Luck this St. Patrick’s Day

Released on Mon, Mar 15, 2010 - 12:51 pm under
Friends Don’t Let Friends Drive Drunk-Designate a Sober Driver
 
NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Highway Patrol urges motorists to designate a sober driver and don’t depend on dumb luck this St. Patrick’s Day. Tennessee Highway Patrol Troopers will conduct more than 50 sobriety and driver license checkpoints across the state in an effort to find and remove impaired drivers from Tennessee roadways. The official 2010 St. Patrick’s Day holiday begins at 6:00 p.m., March 16, 2010, and runs through 6:59 a.m. on Friday, March 19, 2010.  
 

Media Advisory: Between the Barrels Visits Marshall County

Released on Wed, Mar 10, 2010 - 9:57 am under

NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Highway Patrol and the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will deliver the “Between the Barrels” presentation to 450 high school students at Forrest High School in Marshall County, Thursday, March 11, 2010. The safe driving program, which is geared to students who are just learning to drive, aims to reduce the chances of teens being involved in a dangerous work zone crash.

Media Advisory: Between the Barrels Visits Dickson County

Released on Mon, Mar 08, 2010 - 10:10 am under
NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Highway Patrol and the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will deliver the “Between the Barrels” presentation to 300 high school students at Creek Wood High School in Dickson County, Tuesday, March 9, 2010. The safe driving program, which is geared to students who are just learning to drive, aims to reduce the chances of teens being involved in a dangerous work zone crash.
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