Friday, January 10, 2025
The following are highlights from this week at the N.C. Department of Transportation. The stories below are also featured in NCDOT Now, the department's weekly newscast.
Tuesday, January 07, 2025
The North Carolina Governor’s Safety Program is now accepting grant applications for initiatives addressing traffic safety.
Thursday, December 19, 2024
According to the N.C. Governor's Highway Safety Program's recent survey, 92.8% of drivers and front-seat passengers are wearing seat belts this year.
Monday, December 16, 2024
The North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program is partnering with local and state law enforcement to enforce a simple, but weighty message: if you have consumed impairing substances, do not get behind the wheel.
Friday, December 06, 2024
The N.C. Governor’s Highway Safety Program and N.C. Mothers Against Drunk Driving held a candlelight vigil at the State Capitol this evening, honoring the 1,686 people who died from vehicle crashes in North Carolina last year.
Friday, November 22, 2024
The N.C. Governor’s Highway Safety Program is reminding everyone to buckle up while traveling during the Thanksgiving season.
Friday, October 25, 2024
Press conference kickoff at Safety City for the 2024 "Halloween Booze It & Lose It" campaign
Friday, October 25, 2024
This week at NCDOT, the state continues to recover after Helene, former Congressman G K Butterfield has a portion of Interstate 95 named in his honor, and safety tips ahead of Halloween.
Monday, September 16, 2024
To reduce child crash fatalities, North Carolina officials kicked off Child Passenger Safety Week 2024 today with a free car seat giveaway and special instruction on how to properly install the seats.
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Statewide law enforcement will increase patrols to keep impaired drivers off the roads during the Labor Day holiday weekend, which remains one of the deadliest times of year for alcohol and drug-related traffic deaths, officials announced Monday.
Monday, July 22, 2024
The N.C. Governor’s Highway Safety Program is reminding drivers to slow down, buckle up and never drive distracted or impaired.
Thursday, July 18, 2024
North Carolina and Tennessee officials are reminding drivers to slow down, buckle up and remove distractions while traveling the 11-mile scenic and winding stretch of U.S. 129 known as the “Tail of the Dragon.”
Thursday, July 18, 2024
North Carolina and Tennessee officials are reminding drivers to slow down, buckle up and remove distractions while traveling the 11-mile scenic and winding stretch of U.S. 129 known as the “Tail of the Dragon.”
Monday, June 24, 2024
Increased patrols on roads statewide June 24 – July 7 to deter impaired driving
Friday, June 21, 2024
The following are highlights from this week at the N.C. Department of Transportation.
Thursday, May 23, 2024
This week the department held the NC Transportation Summit and prepared for Memorial Day traffic.
Friday, May 17, 2024
Wearing a seat belt every time you ride in a vehicle can save your life.
Tuesday, April 09, 2024
The North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program and the North Carolina Governor’s Crime Commission sponsored a public discussion Monday evening to address the ongoing issues of traffic safety, violent crime and public health within Robeson County.
Friday, March 22, 2024
The N.C. Governor’s Highway Safety Program wants drivers from Murphy to Manteo to slow down and is reinforcing that message with its “Speed A Little, Lose A Lot” campaign through the end of March.
Friday, March 08, 2024
Luck won’t be on the side of those who choose to drink and drive as St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated over the coming week.
Friday, March 01, 2024
The N.C. Governor’s Highway Safety Program and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) announced today the success of a pilot project to reduce impaired driving.
Friday, February 16, 2024
The following are highlights from this week at the N.C. Department of Transportation. The stories below are also featured in NCDOT Now, the department's weekly newscast.
Wednesday, February 07, 2024
Willy Odom is NCDOT's top safety patrol driver, helping motorists along I-95.
Monday, December 11, 2023
This holiday season, the North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program joins local and state law enforcement to urge drivers against impaired driving.
Friday, December 08, 2023
This week at NCDOT we remember and honor three employees killed, we hosted the Tree of Life ceremony and took a 103-year-old on a VIP trip on the new Harkers Island bridge.
Friday, December 01, 2023
The Fraser fir on State Capitol Grounds is adorned with 1,798 ornaments for each person killed last year
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
During the month of January, the North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program will accept grant applications for projects that address highway safety.
Friday, October 27, 2023
The following are highlights from this week at the N.C. Department of Transportation. The stories below are also featured in NCDOT Now, the department's weekly newscast.
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
NCDOT spreads statewide message about safety and distracted driving on Oct. 25
Monday, October 23, 2023
Law enforcement stepping up patrols of impaired drivers through Oct. 31
Friday, October 20, 2023
RALEIGH – The N.C. Governor’s Highway Safety Program is awarding more than $23 million in community-based grants to state and local transportation safety initiatives.
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
North Carolina state fairgoers are encouraged to stop by 'Safety City' during this year's fair to learn about vehicle safety, whether you're on the road or on the water.
Monday, October 09, 2023
The N.C. Governor’s Highway Safety Program is reminding drivers to follow the speed limit as part of 'Operation Crash Reduction' from Oct. 9-15.
Monday, September 18, 2023
State and local officials are promoting Child Passenger Safety Week.
Monday, August 28, 2023
State and local law enforcement officers will be out in force over the next two weeks as part of the “Labor Day Booze It & Lose It” campaign, officials announced at a campaign launch Monday in Davidson County.
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
People should celebrate and have fun this Fourth of July, but if you drink don’t operate an automobile or boat.
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
North Carolina and Tennessee officials remind drivers of safety along 'Tail of the Dragon.'
Tuesday, June 06, 2023
If you don’t secure loose items in your vehicles, you can contribute to roadside litter and, in some cases, car crashes.
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Brittany N. Cass’ decision to buckle her seatbelt last January saved her life and she’s grateful to be alive so she can share her story with others.
Friday, May 26, 2023
As North Carolina braces for a soggy weekend, drivers should pay extra attention and slow down.
Friday, May 19, 2023
The Governor’s Highway Safety Program is urging North Carolinians to buckle up this Memorial Day so everyone can safely honor those who died while serving in the U.S. military.
Monday, April 03, 2023
Slow down. Pay attention. Don’t drive distracted.
Thursday, March 30, 2023
Breanna Toney’s job as a police officer taught her the importance of buckling up.
Wednesday, December 07, 2022
The N.C. Governor’s Highway Safety Program will soon be accepting grant applications to fund programs aimed at preventing traffic deaths and injuries on North Carolina roads.
Thursday, December 01, 2022
Nearly 1,800 people died in North Carolina vehicle crashes in 2021.
Friday, November 18, 2022
Please buckle up if you’re driving or riding anywhere this Thanksgiving.
Friday, October 28, 2022
Rail safety improvement in Waxhaw, harvest season in North Carolina, and Halloween safety.
Monday, October 24, 2022
There’s nothing scarier than the consequences of driving while impaired.
Thursday, October 13, 2022
Heading to this year’s North Carolina State Fair in Raleigh?
Wednesday, October 05, 2022
The N.C. Governor’s Highway Safety Program has awarded more than $20 million in grants to local and state transportation initiatives that will help make North Carolina roads safer.
Monday, October 03, 2022
North Carolina law enforcement agencies will be encouraging motorists to slow down this week, Oct. 3-9, as part of a special speeding enforcement effort dubbed “Operation Crash Reduction”.
Tuesday, September 13, 2022
UNC Pembroke senior Jena Wise has learned a lot during her four years at college, but it was a decision she made as a freshman - to buckle her seatbelt - that she counts as one of the smartest things she’s ever done.
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
People and organizations who have made major contributions to making North Carolina roads safer were honored this week at the 2022 N.C. Traffic Safety Conference.
Monday, August 15, 2022
North Carolina resident Donald Maines makes a living driving one of the most advanced trucks on the road. But Maines’ decision to use one of the truck’s most basic features – a seat belt – likely saved his life and the lives of others.
Monday, July 18, 2022
Law enforcement throughout North Carolina will be patrolling the roads July 18-24 to make sure motorists obey speed limits as part of the “Speeding Wrecks Lives” campaign.
Friday, July 08, 2022
Taylorsville’s Beulah Coley and her 5-year-old daughter, Cora, were driving back from a weekend getaway at the family’s mountain cabin when tragedy struck unexpectedly.
Friday, July 01, 2022
This week at the department, the annual "Roadeo", the East End Connector opens and July 4 travel.
Thursday, June 23, 2022
Stephanie Ronan's experienced highlighted as cautionary tale in new PSA from NC Governor's Highway Safety Program.
Thursday, June 23, 2022
Teen driver crashes have decreased dramatically since its bipartisan adoption in 1997.
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
NC and TN officials gathered to promote traffic safety along the "Tail of the Dragon," a road on the border o
Tuesday, June 07, 2022
Taylor Kime of Montgomery County received the June "Saved by the Belt" Award.
Friday, May 27, 2022
This week at the department, the Memorial Day Click It or Ticket campaign begins and the REAL ID deadline is one year away.
Thursday, May 26, 2022
About 100 teenagers in Bladen, Columbus and Robeson counties got a crash course teaching the dangers of drunk driving.
Friday, May 13, 2022
It was just a regular night for Chloe Williams, who was heading back from her friend’s house along the Croatan Highway in Kill Devil Hills.
Friday, May 06, 2022
This week, NCDOT is putting the spotlight on an employee that survived COVID-19 and is not back at work in a new role. Also, this weekend, drivers will see more messaging regarding the Move Over Law.
Tuesday, May 03, 2022
NCGHSP, NCSHP and NHTSA partnering for Move Over, It's the Law campaign May
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Kelly Martinez and her kids receive award from Governor's Highway Safety Program for decision to buckle up.
Monday, April 11, 2022
NASCAR Driver Bobby Labonte joined NCGHSP for the anti-speeding campaign kickoff.
Friday, April 08, 2022
This week at the department its Work Zone Awareness Month, plus the Speed A Little, Lose A Lot campaign.
Tuesday, April 05, 2022
NC transportation officials, highway safety experts and law enforcement gathered kick off North Carolina’s Work Zone Awareness Week and unveil the National Work Zone Memorial.
Friday, April 01, 2022
This week at the department, Distracted Driving Awareness Month and a bridge dedicated to a respected health care provider
Friday, March 11, 2022
On the eve of St. Patrick’s Day, state officials are reminding people to never drink and drive.
Wednesday, March 09, 2022
Sgt. Kenneth Hipps with the Hendersonville Police Department, witness to many vehicle crashes, had his own life saved by a seatbelt.
Thursday, March 03, 2022
Nominations are now open for the North Carolina Traffic Safety Awards, sponsored by the North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program. Help honor the people working behind the scenes to make North Carolina a safer place to travel!
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Register today for GHSP's 2022 NC Traffic Safety Conference.
Friday, February 18, 2022
This week at the department, traffic fatalities are on the rise and a wallet finds its way home.
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
Amber Boahn was saved by her seatbelt after being struck by a vehicle going over 100 miles per hour.
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
ATSSA honored Dr. Cheryl Leonard with an award for Work Zone Safety promotion efforts.
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
Lillian Gupton got in her car, fastened her seatbelt and began the drive back to her house near Raleigh following a family dinner to celebrate her upcoming graduation from East Carolina University.
Friday, December 17, 2021
NCGHSP grants for 2023 being accepted Jan. 1-31, 2022.
Monday, December 13, 2021
Booze It Lose It Holiday Enforcement Campaign kicks off statewide Dec. 13, 2021, and runs through Jan. 2, 2022.
Friday, December 10, 2021
This week at the department, an announcement from Toyota and the Tree of Life.
Wednesday, December 08, 2021
Giglio teens from Raleigh December 2021 Saved by the Belt Award from N.C. Governor's Highway Safety Program.
Friday, December 03, 2021
The 24th annual Tree of Life ceremony to honor traffic crash victims was held Dec. 3.
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
As a co-host of one of the nation’s best-ranked local sports radio shows, Joe Giglio has no shortage of stories to share with his Triangle audience.
Monday, November 08, 2021
A Wilmington woman and her daughters are alive today because of their decision to buckle their seatbelts.
Friday, October 29, 2021
The N.C. Governor’s Highway Safety Program has announced the award of more than $18 million in grants to support local and state transportation safety initiatives.
Thursday, October 28, 2021
Traffic deaths continue to be higher across Robeson County this year, officials announced Thursday.
Thursday, October 21, 2021
The N.C. Governor’s Highway Safety Program joined Western North Carolina partners in Asheville on Thursday, Oct. 21, to formally kick off the "Booze It & Lose It" Halloween Statewide Enforcement Campaign.
Friday, October 15, 2021
This week at the department, Safety City launches at the N.C. State Fair and Bonner Bridge Pier opens to the public.
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
Join the North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program and its partners from Oct. 14-24 at the North Carolina State Fair in Raleigh for Safety City.
Monday, October 04, 2021
Buckling up saved Muriel Walker’s life.
Friday, September 17, 2021
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.
Friday, September 03, 2021
Booze It and Lose It Campaign is in Full Force on Holiday Weekend
Friday, September 03, 2021
This week at the department, the first COVID-19 vaccine delivery by drone occurred in Winston-Salem and the department prepares for holiday travel.
Thursday, August 26, 2021
State and local officials kicked off the statewide Labor Day anti-drunk driving campaign Booze It & Lose It with a message about the disproportionate affect of traffic crashes on communities of color .
Thursday, August 26, 2021
The clergy in Robeson County will help task force drive home safety.
Friday, July 30, 2021
WAKE FOREST – Seat belts save lives.
Friday, July 02, 2021
The following are highlights from this week at the N.C. Department of Transportation. The stories below are also featured in NCDOT Now, the department's weekly newscast.
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Two UNC Pembroke recognized for their "Saved by the Belt" stories after surviving a crash in Bladen County.
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
The N.C. Department of Transportation is suspending most road construction projects over July Fourth weekend to help ease highway congestion over the holiday.
Friday, June 25, 2021
The following are highlights from this week at the N.C. Department of Transportation. The stories below are also featured in NCDOT Now, the department's weekly newscast.
Thursday, June 24, 2021
Do your part to keep the Fourth of July safe by never driving if you are impaired.
Friday, June 18, 2021
The following are highlights from this week at the N.C. Department of Transportation. The stories below are also featured in NCDOT Now, the department's weekly newscast.
Friday, June 04, 2021
The N.C. Department of Transportation is urging teens to slow down, avoid distractions when driving, and buckle up because this is the deadliest time of year for teen drivers.
Friday, June 04, 2021
This week the department is reminding drivers about the 100 Deadliest Days of Summer, plus students took part in the construction training and there's a special price for kids this summer on the train.
Thursday, May 27, 2021
Tennessee officials joined North Carolina officials to kick off the Border to Border campaing focusing on safety while on the Tail of the Dragon.
Thursday, May 27, 2021
The number of traffic deaths is on the rise again in Robeson County.
Monday, May 24, 2021
State officials kick off the Memorial Day Click It or Ticket Campaign.
Friday, April 16, 2021
This week at the department it's Work Zone Awareness Week and Distracted Driving Month, plus there was a ceremony to dedicate a section of highway.
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
The National Work Zone Memorial will be on display in North Carolina through April 15.
Monday, March 29, 2021
State education leaders are teaming up with the N.C. Governor’s Highway Safety Program (NCGHSP) to help sound the alarm about speeding, one of the leading causes of death in children and a major cause of death for young adults.
Thursday, March 25, 2021
Robeson County will be the focus of a three-prong seat-belt campaign starting next month.
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
From today through Sunday, law enforcement agencies from across all 100 counties and around the nation, are increasing saturation patrols with a goal of removing impaired drivers from roadways.
Friday, March 12, 2021
This week the department made big milestones with litter, Booze It & Lose It Campaign begins next week, and Sunday is daylight saving time.
Friday, February 26, 2021
This week the department is announcing NCGHSP is doing new outreach, plus the recipients of the Bike Helmet Initiative were announced and judging continues for the Aviation Art Contest.
Monday, February 22, 2021
As North Carolinians observe Black History Month with virtual and social-distance celebrations and observances, the North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program is highlighting the need to prioritize black lives behind the wheel.
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Volunteer firefighters like Adam Massey often rank at the top of our consciousness as some of the most selfless, reliable, trustworthy heroes of modern society. However, he cites an inanimate object as one of the most undercelebrated lifesavers.
Thursday, January 28, 2021
Robeson County, as with North Carolina, experienced an increase in highway deaths in 2020.
Friday, January 15, 2021
Tihs week the department reminded the public about the NC FIRST final report, and how to fill out applications for Watch for Me NC and Bicycle Helmet Initiative.
Friday, January 08, 2021
Roadway safety experts and local leaders implore every driver across the state to make a safe driving resolution for 2021.
Tuesday, December 29, 2020
The N.C. Governor’s Highway Safety Program will soon be accepting grant applications to fund programs aimed at preventing traffic deaths and injuries on North Carolina roadways.
Friday, December 18, 2020
This week the department announced planns to halt construction on most projects during the holidays, shared a reminder not to drink and drive, and information on the new NCDMV HQ.
Monday, December 14, 2020
"Lyft Up Charlotte” Project to Provide Alternatives to Driving Impaired During the Holidays
Friday, December 04, 2020
A permanent ‘Tree of Life’ has been planted on the State Capitol Grounds in downtown Raleigh, memorializing forever all victims of roadway crashes across the state.
Friday, December 04, 2020
This week at the department the CRAFTS tool was launched, you have today to give your input on the trails plan, and the Tree of Life ceremony is Friday.
Thursday, December 03, 2020
The 2020 Tree of Life ceremony will be streamed online Dec. 4 at 6 p.m.
Friday, November 20, 2020
This week the department its plans for suspending construction during the Thanksgiving holiday; reminded drivers of the Click It or Ticket campaign; plus the Great Trails State Plan.
Friday, November 13, 2020
This week at the department the NCDMV is hiring, it's Traffic Incident Response Awareness Week and World Day of Remembrance.
Friday, October 30, 2020
The following are highlights from this week at the N.C. Department of Transportation.
Monday, October 26, 2020
To help spread the message that Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving, the N.C. Governor’s Highway Safety Program is teaming up with law enforcement, traffic safety officials and crash survivors to remind everyone of the dangers of drunk driving.
Friday, October 16, 2020
This week the NCDMV and Wake Tech CC are teaming up to prevent the spread of COVID-19 at the NCDMV headquarters, plus we need you to take the NC Moves Survey and use caution to avoid animal-vehicle crashes.
Friday, October 09, 2020
This week the department announced the Division of Aviation received a first-of-its-kind waiver, plus more tips on how to be safe on NC roadways.
Monday, October 05, 2020
North Carolina's traffic deaths decreased by 4.4 percent in 2019.
Friday, October 02, 2020
This week the department announced hundreds of municipalities would receive Powell Bill funds; tips for safe driving on NC roadways; and information on the SlowCOVIDNC App.
Thursday, October 01, 2020
The N.C. Governor’s Highway Safety Program is reminding all drivers of the importance of safe driving practices as Operation Crash Reduction begins.
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
While state officials are concerned that Mecklenburg County’s seat belt use rate dipped by almost 8% last year, the majority of the region’s residents are still buckling up.
Friday, September 04, 2020
This week at the department, crews will halt most construction projects through early next while drivers travel for the Labor Day weekend, plus a reminder to never drink and drive.
Monday, August 31, 2020
This Labor Day, the Governor’s Highway Safety Program is joining forces with its partners and law enforcement agencies around the state to help curb impaired driving.
Thursday, August 27, 2020
The N.C. Department of Transportation plans to install curve warning signs on several roads in Robeson County to slow down drivers and avoid the risk of going off the roadway.
Thursday, August 13, 2020
Robeson County native Grady Hunt has been reappointed to the N.C. Board of Transportation to represent Division 6.
Thursday, July 02, 2020
This week the department announded it will temporarily suspend most highway construction projects that cause lane, plus a reminder to not drink and drive.
Friday, June 26, 2020
The NCDOT will temporarily suspend most highway construction projects that cause lane closures to help reduce the anticipated influx of traffic over the July Fourth holiday weekend.
Friday, June 26, 2020
This week at the department the NCDMV temporarily waived the requirement that young drivers seeking a Level 2 Provisional license, plus GHSP is holding "Operation Firecracker", and event to remind people not to drink and drive.
Thursday, June 25, 2020
Next week, the Governor’s Highway Safety Program and more than 500 law enforcement agencies will kick off the state’s annual 4th of July anti-drunk driving campaign ‘Operation Firecracker’ with increased enforcement patrols.
Thursday, June 18, 2020
This week the department held a virtual meeting with GHSP and the Vision Zero task force in an effort to curb traffic deaths, plus welcome centers are reopening after being closed due to the coronavirus.
Friday, June 12, 2020
This week the department announced increased ferry service its Hatteras-Ocracoke route, plus the Division of Aviation photographed seagrass meadows for research.
Thursday, June 11, 2020
As more drivers get back on the road amidst COVID-19, wearing seat belts are and have been the primary means for saving lives behind the wheel.
Tuesday, June 09, 2020
The Robeson County Vision Zero task force will host a virtual meeting online June 18 to discuss with the community how to reduce traffic deaths.
Friday, May 29, 2020
This week the department is warning of the 100 deadliest days of summer, plus hurricane season officially starts June 1, and finally, a reminder about the state's COVID-19 website.
Friday, January 31, 2020
This week at NCDOT, we're reminding everyone to make sure they have a sober ride home if they plan to drink during the Super Bowl, plus we're sharing an idea for Valentine's Day.
Thursday, January 30, 2020
Traffic deaths continue to decrease in Robeson County after formation of a task force of local leaders and law enforcement.
Thursday, January 02, 2020
People can start applying for grants today! Application submissions must be postmarked no later than Jan. 31.
Monday, November 25, 2019
Governor Cooper and other public servants plead with drivers to buckle up over Thanksgiving Holiday and every day of the year.
Thursday, October 31, 2019
The N.C. Department of Transportation is using a number of innovative intersection designs across the state and adopting new technology to improve traffic and pedestrian safety.
Thursday, October 24, 2019
Monday, October 28 begins the N.C. Governor’s Highway Safety Programs’ (NCGHSP) latest anti-drunk driving initiative, but this year the focus is not just on roadway traffic but on foot traffic as well.
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
This Thursday kicks off arguably the largest annual event in North Carolina and with it brings the one of the largest volumes of traffic to one location.
Wednesday, October 09, 2019
Inaugural ‘Operation Crash Reduction’ campaign beginning
Monday, September 16, 2019
The NC Governor’s Highway Safety Program joined the Department of Insurance, Safe Kids NC, and a myriad of local agencies to co-host a child passenger safety clinic at the Huntersville Police Department this morning.
Monday, September 16, 2019
A new seat belt safety course starts in Robeson County this month; with it, people who take a two-hour course can have their seat belt citation dismissed.
Thursday, May 30, 2019
The N.C. Governor’s Highway Safety Program has awarded a $56,031 grant in Robeson County that officials hope will lead to more drivers and passengers buckling up.
Monday, May 20, 2019
Memorial Day weekend is coming up and the N.C. Department of Transportation wants your travels to be safe.
Monday, May 20, 2019
A statewide ‘Click it or Ticket’ campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of being an unbelted occupant in a vehicle, got underway at the North Carolina State Highway Patrol training track in Raleigh.
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
A nationwide campaign to raise awareness of the ‘Move Over Law’ is underway to coincide with national Peace Officers Memorial Day which pays tribute to local, state, and federal law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty.
Monday, April 15, 2019
The statewide ‘Speed A Little. Lose A Lot.’ campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of speeding is underway.
Monday, April 08, 2019
New tools are at the disposal of the N.C. Department of Transportation contractors around the state, and they’re not being used to construct roadways, but save the lives of countless workers.
Thursday, March 28, 2019
High school students on Robeson County Dream Teams are promoting better driver habits, supporting the efforts of the local Vision Zero Task Force.
Wednesday, January 16, 2019
The Holiday ‘Booze It & Lose It’ impaired driving prevention and enforcement campaign, which ran December 14 to January 2, showed a drop in total DWI arrests compared to last year’s campaign.
Friday, November 30, 2018
During a special two-week campaign from 6 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 30, until 2 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 14; Lyft and GHSP will encourage seat belt usage accross Metrolina which reports the largest unbuckled population per capita.
Monday, November 19, 2018
Law enforcement is patrolling North Carolina roads as part of the Thanksgiving ‘Click It or Ticket’ campaign.
Thursday, November 15, 2018
Volunteers gathered this week to tie ribbons that will adorn the 'Tree of Life;' the centerpiece of an annual memorial ceremony hosted by GHSP and MADD, honoring traffic-death victims.
Friday, October 12, 2018
GHSP's Safety City is open for visitors to the 2018 N.C. State Fair! Safety City is a virtual highway safety community seeking to decrease roadway injuries and fatalities by educating attendees through interactive, fun displays.
Friday, September 28, 2018
The Governor’s Highway Safety Program joined a myriad of local agencies to co-host a child passenger safety clinic this week.
Thursday, August 23, 2018
Clergy from across Robeson County gathered August 23, at the county Emergency Operations Center to pray for the safety of drivers on the first day of the Governor’s Highway Safety Program’s Labor Day ‘Booze it & Lose it’ campaign.
Friday, July 13, 2018
RALEIGH – Thank you, to every driver who stopped, thought twice and took another way home before getting behind the wheel impaired over the last two weeks. You’re learning that #yoursmarterthanthat
Monday, July 02, 2018
RALEIGH — To assist drivers during the busy July 4 holiday this week, the N.C. Department of Transportation will suspend most road construction activities that can cause lane closures on major routes across the state.
Monday, May 21, 2018
The N.C. Governor’s Highway Safety Program is partnering with state and local law enforcement for its annual Memorial Day Click It or Ticket campaign that will takes place May 21 through June 3.
Friday, April 13, 2018
More than 900 national, state and local traffic safety professionals convened this week in Wilmington for the N.C. Traffic Safety Conference & Expo hosted by the North Carolina Governor's Highway Safety Program (GHSP).
Friday, April 13, 2018
More than 900 national, state and local traffic safety professionals convened this week in Wilmington for the N.C. Traffic Safety Conference & Expo hosted by the North Carolina Governor's Highway Safety Program (GHSP).
Sunday, February 04, 2018
Kickoff on America's favorite pastime is just about ready to start. For many football fans, when it's time for the Super Bowl, everyone's a fan…and Fans Don't Let Fans Drive Drunk.