2011 Sees Fewest Highway Collisions In a Decade
Drivers Making Good Choices, Crashing Less This is a joint release from the Washington State Patrol, the Washington State Department of Transportation, and the Washington Traffic Safety Commission....
View ArticleWashington State Has Highest Seat Belt Use Rate in the Nation
97.5 Percent Rate is Tops This is a joint release from the Washington State Patrol and the Washington Traffic Safety Commission. There is yet another sign that Washington drivers are doing the right...
View ArticleDon’t Let a DUI Ruin Your Holidays – Drive Sober Ignition Interlocks, a DUI...
This is one sample of news releases customized by county throughout the state. WALLA WALLA-ASOTIN-GARFIELD COUNTIES, WA — Lynn Ross spent more than $1,200 paying for the ignition interlock that he had...
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Traffic Safety Documentary Wins Award
OLYMPIA, WA — A documentary, Traffic Safety Successes on the Colville Reservation, produced by the Washington Traffic Safety Commission, received recognition from filmmakers. During the 37th Annual...
View ArticleWashington drivers have attitudes, knowledge, and awareness
Statewide survey results released OLYMPIA, WA — Three quarters of surveyed Washington drivers thought they were likely to get a ticket for going 68 MPH on a freeway posted for 60 MPH. Over 90 percent...
View ArticleResults of the State’s first-ever Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Campaign...
This is one sample of news releases customized by county throughout the state. LEWIS COUNTY, WA – The results are in from the recent Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over DUI enforcement campaign conducted...
View ArticleGovernor Reappoints Traffic Safety Commission Director
Darrin Grondel to continue position OLYMPIA, WA — Governor Jay Inslee reappointed Darrin T. Grondel as Director of the Washington Traffic Safety Commission. Mr. Grondel has been a traffic safety...
View ArticleBe Smart, Don’t Rely on Luck
Extra patrols out St. Patrick’s Day weekend This is one sample of news releases customized by county throughout the state. Cowlitz County, WA – As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, remember finding a...
View ArticleTraffic Safety Activist Nancy Mathews Dies at Age 70
ANACORTES, WA — Longtime traffic safety activist, Nancy Mathews, lost her battle with cancer on March 9, 2013 after being diagnosed in December. Nancy died in her home in Anacortes and was surrounded...
View Article“DRIVE 1st ARRIVE SAFE” Project Launches on March 27th
Yakima and Union Gap secure funding to help with dangerous roadways UNION GAP, WA – On Wednesday March 27th at 1:00pm at the corner of Old Town Road and 1st /Main Street, Mayors Micah Cawley and Roger...
View ArticleIn Pursuit of Unbuckled AND Distracted Drivers
“Click it or Ticket” Patrols Take on Texters and Talkers This is one sample of news releases customized by county throughout the state. SPOKANE, WHITMAN, PEND OREILLE, AND FERRY COUNTIES, WA - Ever...
View ArticleClick it or Ticket Results ~ Pursuing Unbuckled AND Distracted Drivers ~...
Whatcom County, WA – Between May 20 and June 2 extra law enforcement patrolled Whatcom County roads looking for unbuckled drivers and passengers, and motorists using their cell phones or other...
View ArticleJuly 18, 2013 WTSC Commissioners Meeting Location Change
The location of the Commissioners meeting has moved to the Washington State Patrol District 1 Headquarters located at 2502 112th Street East in Tacoma. The meeting will begin following a bill signing...
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Traffic Safety Documentary Wins Award
OLYMPIA, WA — A documentary, Traffic Safety Successes on the Colville Reservation, produced by the Washington Traffic Safety Commission, received recognition from filmmakers. During the 37th Annual...
View ArticleLaw Enforcement Officers Know When You’re Driving Under the Influence
Local DUI Officers Credited For Saving Lives Everyday This is one sample of news releases customized by county throughout Washington state. Grant-Adams Counties, WA — DUI is the leading cause of death...
View ArticleResults of the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Campaign Announced
This is one sample of news releases customized by county throughout Washington state. Kitsap County, WA – The results are in from the recent Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over DUI enforcement campaign...
View ArticleDuring the Holidays 49 Motorists will Die on Washington Roadways
Zero Traffic Deaths is the Target. Here are ways to Keep Your Family and Co-Workers Safe During the Holidays This is one sample of news releases customized by county throughout Washington state....
View ArticleGovernor Inslee Signs 2013 Strategic Highway Safety Plan, Target Zero
Olympia – Governor Jay Inslee has approved and signed the 2013 update of Washington State’s Strategic Highway Safety Plan, Target Zero©. In 2000, Washington was the first state in the nation to set a...
View ArticleTraffic Safety Activist and Retired Trooper Mike Buckingham Dies at Age 61
SEDRO WOOLLEY, WA — Former Washington State Patrol Trooper Mike Buckingham lost his battle with cancer on January 2, 2014. He died in his daughter’s home in Sedro Woolley surrounded by family....
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