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CLICK IT OR TICKET CAMPAIGN REMINDS DRIVERS: BUCKLE UP THIS THANKSGIVING, AND EVERY DAY

This Thanksgiving holiday, Arkansas law enforcement is teaming up with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on a high-visibility Click It or Ticket seat belt awareness campaign. From Novembe... Read More

LAW ENFORCEMENT SENDS LIFESAVING REMINDER: U DRIVE. U TEXT. U PAY.

Distracted driving continues to be one of the leading causes of motor vehicle crashes along our nation’s roadways. The Arkansas State Police Highway Safety Office (AHSO) is working with state and local law enforcement agencies to encourage drivers... Read More

NHTSA AND ARKANSAS LAW ENFORCEMENT REMIND DRIVERS: DRIVE SOBER OR GET PULLED OVER

Additional Information Contact: ASP Highway Safety Office – Bridget White (501) 618-8356 asp.pio@asp.arkansas.gov August 16, 2023 During the Labor Day holiday period, including the end of summertime and the busy holiday weekend, the U.S. Depart... Read More

ARKANSAS LAW ENFORCEMENT URGE DRIVERS TO SLOW DOWN

Additional Information Contact: ASP Highway Safety Office — Bridget White (501) 618-8356 ASP.PIO@asp.arkansas.gov July 10, 2023 This summer, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is te... Read More

PROTECT YOUR FREEDOM THIS INDEPENDENCE DAY: DRIVE SOBER OR GET PULLED OVER

Additional Information Contact: ASP Highway Safety Office — Bridget White (501) 618-8230 ASP.PIO@asp.arkansas.gov June 26, 2023 This Independence Day, protect your freedom and the lives of others by committing to sober driving. Arkansas law en... Read More

CLICK IT OR TICKET CAMPAIGN REMINDS DRIVERS: BUCKLE UP MAY 22 - JUNE 4, AND EVERY DAY

Additional Information Contact: ASP Highway Safety Office — Bridget White (501) 618-8230 ASP.PIO@asp.arkansas.gov May 15, 2023 The Arkansas law enforcement community is urging motorists to buckle up during the U.S. Department of Transportation... Read More

DON'T TAKE A CHANCE ON 4/20: DRIVE HIGH, GET A DWI

Additional Information Contact: ASP Highway Safety Office — Bridget White (501) 618-8232 ASP.PIO@asp.arkansas.gov April 14, 2023 Marijuana laws are changing constantly across the country. One thing that hasn’t changed is the legalities behin... Read More

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

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

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

Planning a Labor Day Getaway?

ARKANSANS PREPARE FOR FINAL SUMMER HOLIDAY, LAW ENFORCEMENT PLANS AIMED AT DRUNK DRIVERS AUGUST 16, 2021 As Arkansans begin looking forward to plans of a final summer getaway, law enforcement officers are preparing to saturate the highways with add... Read More

Speeding Drivers be Warned: "Obey the Sign or Pay the Fine"

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT: Bridget White – Arkansas State Police Highway Safety Office (501) 618-8356 – bridget.white@asp.arkansas.gov Arkansas law enforcement officers have launched a speed enforcement blitz with additional patrols to sto... Read More

DRIVE SOBER OR GET PULLED OVER: JULY 4th HOLIDAY IMPAIRED DRIVING ENFORCEMENT PLAN

Additional Information Contact: Bridget White - Highway Safety Office (501) 618-8356 – bridget.white@asp.arkansas.gov Arkansas State Troopers will intensify their patrols across 16-thousand miles of Arkansas highway during the upcoming July 4th ... Read More

Buckle Up Arkansas

State and local law enforcement officers across Arkansas are sending a reminder. Drivers who aren’t already in the habit of using a seat belt need to start. Without it, drivers will be stopped and ticketed. Much worse, someone not buckled-up stands... Read More

AR Law Enforcement Part of Five State Force Directing Patrols

Additional Information Contact: Bridget White - Highway Safety Office (501) 618-8356 bridget.white@asp.arkansas.gov Arkansas State Troopers and law enforcement officers across the state will intensify their patrols next week looking for drivers who ... Read More

DISTRACTED DRIVING IS A KILLER

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Bridget White - Highway Safety Office (501) 618-8356 bridget.white@asp.arkansas.gov APRIL 1, 2021 Distracted driving is on the rise and leaving a deadly wake across the nation’s roads and highways. Beginning next ... Read More

DRIVE MERRY, BRIGHT, AND SOBER THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

Additional Information Contact: Bridget White - ASP Highway Safety Office (501) 618-8356 bridget.white@asp.arkansas.gov DECEMBER 14, 2020 Law enforcement agencies across Arkansas and the nation are prepared to launch a two-week long intensified e... Read More

Texting Drivers Beware

(LITTLE ROCK) – Distracted driving continues to be one of the leading causes of motor vehicle crashes across the nation’s roadways. The Arkansas State Police Highway Safety Office is working with state and local law enforcement agencies to encour... Read More

Arkansas Joins Regional Enforcement Plan

April 16, 2019 – Law enforcement agencies across six states will increase patrol officer presence on roads and highways beginning later this week as part of a regional plan aimed to reduce incidents of drug impaired driving. Beginning Friday (Apri... Read More

Highway to Help

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Highway to Help: Secure Your Load Makes Roads Safer With The Steadfast Support of Its Partners in Safety NY, NY, May 23, 2019 — The annual Secure Your Load Day on June 6th has been paved with success, thanks to the hard work... Read More

Click It or Ticket Enforcement Set to Start

(LITTLE ROCK) – As the summer season begins and families set out on their travels across Arkansas, state and local law enforcement officers are sending a clear message to motorists, Click It or Ticket. Seat belt laws are enforced to protect drivers... Read More

No Second Chances

NO SECOND CHANCES FOR IMPAIRED DRIVERS; ARKANSAS LAW ENFORCEMENT ON PATROL LOOKING FOR LABOR DAY HOLIDAY VIOLATORS ADDITIONAL INFORMATION – POINT OF CONTACT: Bridget White – Arkansas State Police Highway Safety Office (501) 618-8356 – bridge... Read More

U Drive. U Text. U Pay

Beginning today and continuing through October 12th, Arkansas law enforcement officers will join forces with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to participate in a high visibility enforcem... Read More