Traffic Safety News

DUI/Seat Belt/Child Safety Seats

CDOT and the Denver Police Department Team Up to Make Highway Work Zones Safer

August 26, 2010 - Denver Metro Colorado/CDOT Region 6 - DENVER – The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and Denver Police Department (DPD) are working together to improve safety for workers and motorists in highway work zones.

The Heat Is On in Broncos Country

August 20, 2010 - Traffic Safety - DENVER – The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and Colorado State Patrol (CSP) have teamed up with the Denver Broncos to encourage fans to designate a sober driver in “Broncos Country” and beyond.

State’s First Motorcycle Storage Pod Aims to Reduce Impaired Riding & Save Lives

August 13, 2010 - Traffic Safety - DENVER — The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and the RIDE SMART Foothills motorcycle safety coalition will launch a pilot project Saturday aimed at reducing the number of motorcyclists who ride under the influence of alcohol by providing them with a safe place to keep their bike.

Booster Seat Blitz Aims to Help Colorado Parents & Kids Comply with New Law

August 11, 2010 - Traffic Safety - Denver – All across Colorado, safety experts are going on a Booster Seat Blitz this weekend to help parents comply with an expanded child passenger safety law that went into effect on Aug. 1st.

Colorado’s Youngest Passengers get a ‘Boost’ as New Law Takes Effect Aug. 1st

July 30, 2010 - TRAFFIC SAFETY - Denver – Colorado expands its child passenger safety law beginning Sunday, Aug. 1st requiring all children under age 8 to be properly protected in a child safety seat when traveling in a motor vehicle.

Hundreds Arrested in Fourth of July DUI Crackdown Despite Warnings

July 9, 2010 - Traffic Safety - One person killed in alcohol-related crash over holiday weekend - Denver – The Colorado State Patrol (CSP) and 76 law enforcement agencies across Colorado report making 615 DUI arrests during the Fourth of July Heat Is On crackdown that occurred July 1st through July 6th.

Colorado DUI Enforcement Ignites this Fourth of July Weekend

July 1, 2010 - Traffic Safety - Denver – As Coloradans make plans for the Fourth of July weekend, more than 76 law enforcement agencies across the state are firing up plans for sobriety checkpoints and increased DUI patrols to keep motorists safe from impaired drivers.

Deadly Start to Travel Season Despite Warnings to Buckle Up and Drive Sober

June 11, 2010 - Traffic Safety - Denver, CO – It has been a deadly start to the unofficial summer travel season on Colorado roadways, even as two highly-visible enforcement periods concentrating on seat belt use and impaired driving were underway.

CDOT Campaign Encourages Bikers to Gear Up and Drivers to Wake Up

June 4, 2010 - Traffic Safety - DENVER — The Colorado Department of Transportation announced today the start of a public awareness campaign focused on getting more motorcyclists to wear proper safety gear, while also reminding motorists to stay focused and aware of bikers around them.

100 Days of Heat DUI Crackdown Begins Friday

May 27, 2010 - Traffic Safety - Denver - Drivers beware over the next 100 days. The Colorado State Patrol and law enforcement agencies across the state are beginning an intensive DUI crackdown that starts Memorial Weekend and continues through Labor Day.

News Conference and Photo Opportunity - 100 Days of Heat DUI Enforcement Kicks Off

May 26, 2010 - MEDIA ADVISORY - Traffic Safety - The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), Colorado State Patrol (CSP) and local law enforcement agencies will kick off the statewide 100 Days of Heat summer-long DUI crackdown.

Coloradans Challenged to Start the Habit to Buckle Up or Risk a Ticket

May 24, 2010 - Traffic Safety - Click It or Ticket Enforcement May 24 - June 6 - Denver, CO - In an effort to save lives on the state's roadways, the Colorado State Patrol and 87 law enforcement agencies across the state will join the nationwide Click It or Ticket mobilization, May 24 through June 6.

Decline in Colorado Motorcycle Fatalities is Good and Bad News

May 14, 2010 - Traffic Safety - DENVER - After reaching a record of 98 motorcycle fatalities in 2008, the Colorado Department of Transportation reports that the state had a 10 percent decline in rider deaths to 88 in 2009.

29 New Drug Recognition Experts in Colorado will be Helping to Keep Colorado Highways Safe

April 26, 2010 - Traffic Safety - DENVER─Last week, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) in partnership with the Denver Police Department, held a graduation ceremony for 29 new drug recognition experts (DRE) in Colorado from 14 different law enforcement agencies.

Statewide ‘Booster Seat Blitz’ Aims to Get More Kids Properly Buckled Up

April 23, 2010 - Traffic Safety - DENVER - Just because a child buckles up their seat belt, doesn't mean they are as safe as they could be in a motor vehicle.

2,576 People Get Costly Reminder to Buckle Up at Night

April 13, 2010 - Traffic Safety - DENVER - Despite warnings with signs and glow-in-the-dark banners, 2,576 people were hit with seat belt tickets during a special nighttime Click It or Ticket enforcement, April 1-7. The Colorado State Patrol (CSP) and 48 law enforcement agencies stepped up enforcement of the state's seat belt laws, focusing on nighttime usage for drivers and passengers.

State Conducts First Prom Season ‘Heat Is On’ DUI Crackdown

April 8, 2010 - Traffic Safety - DENVER, CO – Prom season is upon us and many Colorado teenagers will create memories that will last a lifetime.

Don’t Be Fooled By Darkness. Nighttime Click It or Ticket Begins April 1st

March 29, 2010 - Traffic Safety - The Colorado State Patrol and 48 law enforcement agencies are not fooling this week when they step up enforcement of the state's seat belt laws - especially at night.

Luck Runs Out for 688 Drivers Arrested during St. Patrick’s DUI Crackdown

March 24, 2010 - Traffic Safety - DENVER, CO - Colorado law enforcement agencies report making a record 688 DUI arrests during the recent six-day St. Patrick's DUI crackdown that began at 6 p.m. Friday, March 12th and ended at 3 a.m. on Thursday, March 18th.

A DUI Could Cost You a Pot O’ Gold this St. Patrick’s Day

March 11, 2010 - CDOT and statewide law enforcement agencies are warning Coloradans not to press their luck by drinking and driving this St. Patrick's Day or the days leading up to it. Traffic Safety