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OBEY THE SIGN OR PAY THE FINE SPEED ENFORCEMENT OPERATION READIED

Speeding violations on Arkansas roadways continue to rise and law enforcement officers across the state plan to ban together in a united operation under the banner, “Obey the Sign or Pay the Fine”. The two-week crackdown directed at speeders beg... Read More

State & Local Police On Guard Against Drunk Drivers Before and During Long July 4th Holiday

The Independence Day holiday will be a prolonged celebration this year, as the nation’s birthday occurs on a Monday. Many Arkansas families will start their travel plans Friday with varied destinations over the following three days. With increa... Read More

Fact or Fiction Top Six Reasons You Should Buckle Up

Fiction is a belief or statement that is false, but that is often held to be true because it is convenient to do so. With that in mind, there are some statements that surround seat belt safety that are fiction. You are more likely to encounter a la... Read More

UNBUCKLED BE WARNED

Now is the time to change an unsafe practice. Beginning Monday (May 23rd) law enforcement will have patrols across Arkansas watching closely for motorists not using their seat belts. The stepped-up enforcement operation will continue through June 5th... Read More

7 Heroic Safe Driving Habits

Arkansas drivers are encouraged to drive defensively. It is the kind of driving that saves time, money and lives. It’s recommended to take a defensive driving course to master these skills. One of our safety partners Thompson Driving offers court... Read More

Think About The Consequences Buckle Up Arkansas

Your seat belt is crucial to surviving a crash. Make the lifesaving choice to buckle up every trip. In 2019, nearly half of passenger vehicle occupants who died in crashes were unrestrained. That’s worth repeating. So, let’s say it another way ... Read More

Whats Your Seat Belt Safety IQ

Photo Credit Inside Graphic: Decatur Police Department Seat Belts Save Lives! 90.4% Seat Belt Use Rate In 2021 14955 Lives Saved By Seat Belts In 2017 2549 additional lives could have been saved in 2017 if everyone had buckled up Source: ... Read More

MAKE IT HOME TO MOM SAFELY

The Arkansas State Police is joining with four other state highway patrol agencies that comprise Region 7 of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to make highway travel safer for the upcoming Mother’s Day weekend (May 6th ... Read More

If you drink on Cinco de Mayo, plan a sober ride!

(LITTLE ROCK) – May 2, 2022 – Cinco de Mayo is a popular day to celebrate Mexican-American culture across the United States. Ensure that you and your friends stay safe while celebrating Cinco de Mayo this year by remembering one important piece o... Read More

Learn The Law 6 Turn Signals

RULES OF THE ROAD 6 Turn Signals Blinkers* Photo Credit** This week, we are looking at the law on turn signals, or what most people in the South refer to as "blinkers." Many of you have asked us about the laws if you have to use them and when. So... Read More

Learn The Law 5 Left Turn Lane

RULES OF THE ROAD 5 Too many crashes happen (or almost happen) daily due to incorrect use of the center turn lane. A center left-turn lane is a single lane in the middle of a road that is used for cars that are TURNING LEFT from either direction. ... Read More

STEP Grants What Are They And Who Can Apply

Arkansas Highway Safety Office STEP Grants--What are they and who can apply for them? The Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP), available to law enforcement agencies, is designed to reduce traffic crashes, injuries and fatalities. The STEP ... Read More