State Highway Safety Showcases

These showcases provide an opportunity for State Highway Safety Offices (SHSOs) to share their program successes and innovative practices or learn from what's happening in other states.

To submit a showcase for your state, just complete the online form.

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Drowsy Driving Activities

To call attention to the problem of drowsy driving, the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) now includes reminders about the dangers of driving drowsy on its 80 variable message signs located on highways across the state.

Grantee Boot Camp

To re-energize grant project directors, the Michigan OHSP Police Traffic Services Team created a “Grantee Boot Camp”

Know Your Limit Impaired Driving Campaign

The Colorado Department of Transportation offered bar hoppers an opportunity to know their blood-alcohol level by using a breathalyzer linked to a smartphone.

Keys to Oregon's Management Review Success

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reviews each State Highway Safety Office (SHSO) program once every three years through its Management Review (MR) process.

Move Over for Emergency Vehicles Video

In an effort to protect those who protect us, the Kentucky Office of Highway Safety is promoting the message: Move Over. It’s the Law.

It Can Wait for 28 Challenge

The Nevada Highway Patrol, Office of Traffic Safety, Zero Fatalities and the Las Vegas Justice Court developed the “It Can Wait for 28 Challenge” program to prevent distracted driving.

Unendorsed Rider Motorcycle Safety Initiative

After analysis of motorcycle rider crash data, the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning (OHSP) determined that the “unendorsed” operator was far over-represented in motorcycle crashes.

New York State Bicycle Safety Mutual Respect Campaign

The New York Governor's Traffic Safety Committee is working with the New York Bicycling Coalition to implement a statewide mutual Respect bicycle safety awareness campaign.

Traffic Safety Brewing Company

Michigan traffic safety officials took an unusual approach to a serious issue by introducing a fictitious Traffic Safety Brewing Company complete with a new summer traffic safety six-pack that was highlighted at bars and restaurants across the state.

Traffic Safety Specialist Program

The Traffic Safety Specialist (TSS) program was designed to recognize law enforcement officers for their experience, education, training and proficiency in highway safety and traffic enforcement methods and procedures, and to encourage ongoing professional development in these areas.