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Prove Your Love – Buckle Up

Posted on: February 14th, 2019

Nothing says you love someone more than always using your seatbelt, and if you really want to go all out this Valentine’s get a special seatbelt reminder card and a treat at one of the following locations: Calvin Rampton ComplexDriver License Offices – Fairpark, West Valley City, South Valley, Farmington, and South OgdenAAA Insurance – […]

Information About Utah’s .05 BAC Law

Posted on: December 11th, 2018

The 2017 Utah Legislature passed HB155 “Driving Under the Influence and Public Safety Revisions.” The bill takes effect on December 30, 2018. The following information may be utilized to address inquiries about the new, lower BAC limit. Q. What is the goal of the lowered BAC limit? A. The Utah legislature passed HB155 to save […]

Increased DUI Enforcement For Halloween

Posted on: October 26th, 2018

With Halloween right around the corner and the World Series in full swing, some things you might see this weekend are witches, ghosts, ninjas, scary clowns, and Dodgers and Red Sox fans. One thing you will definitely see this weekend is extra police officers working DUI patrols. To help make sure everyone gets home safely, […]

School Crosswalk Law and Enforcement Operations

Posted on: August 21st, 2018

Did you know? If you see two people on the sign and ladder bars on the road, you are now at a school crosswalk, which means you have to come to a complete STOP for ANYONE in the crosswalk regardless of which half of the road they are on. Utah Code 41-6a-1002(2) What is a school […]

Labor Day DUI Enforcement Campaign – Choose Your Ride

Posted on: August 17th, 2018

For Immediate Release DUI enforcement increases statewide three weeks before Labor Day DPS hosts digital campaign reminding Utahns to always choose the smart and safe ride SALT LAKE CITY (August 16, 2018) – Starting tomorrow, law enforcement agencies throughout Utah will be participating in the national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over crackdown on impaired […]

2018 Click It or Ticket Campaign Kick Off

Posted on: May 14th, 2018

For Immediate Release: Saved by the belt – Family shares life-saving story to kick off annual Click It or Ticket Enforcement Utah joins border-to-border seat belt enforcement held May 21 – June 3 WHAT: Though Maia Florence had to push pause on her soccer career, she is feeling lucky to be alive. To kick off […]

2017 Utah Seat Belt Use Survey Results

Posted on: November 15th, 2017

  88.8% The seat belt use rate among motor vehicle occupants was 88.8% in 2017, which demonstrates an increase of 0.9% from the 2016 rate of 87.9%. Since the implementation of the primary seat belt law in May 2015, Utah’s seat belt use has increased 5.6%. Continued Differences There continues to be significant differences in […]

Thanksgiving Click It or Ticket Enforcement

Posted on: November 13th, 2017

Media Contact: Marissa Cote, Department of Public Safety 801-793-8025, mvillasenor@utah.gov How one picture can save a life this holiday season Click it or Ticket enforcement, November 18 – December 1 WHAT: To kick off Click it or Ticket, Utah Highway Patrol (UHP) troopers are encouraging Utahns to remind loved ones to buckle up. As part […]

Halloween DUI Enforcement

Posted on: October 25th, 2017

This Weekend Will Include Many Halloween Parties as Well as Extra DUI Patrols Officers will be working DUI overtime shifts statewide to help keep Halloween revelers safe WHAT: Media Availability for Halloween DUI Enforcement  Over the weekend and through next Tuesday, you’ll see everything from superheroes to scary clowns as Utahns celebrate Halloween. You’ll also […]

Story Time With Officer to Promote Car Seat Safety

Posted on: September 20th, 2017

What’s Your Child’s Story? Make Sure It Includes the Right Seat Car seat safety advocates partner with Salt Lake County Library to promote the right fit for each kid WHAT: They might not face dragons or evil witches, but children do face dangers when they’re riding in cars. That’s why it’s so important for parents […]