News

Read the latest news and announcements from traffic safety interest groups and about traffic safety topics here.

  • July 15th, 2021

Chevrolet Bolt vehicles that should be parked outside are those that were originally recalled in November 2020 for the potential of an unattended fire in the high-voltage battery pack underneath the back seat’s bottom cushion. The affected vehicles’ cell packs have the potential to smoke and ignite internally, which could spread to the rest of […]

  • July 15th, 2021

The 8th Annual Alabama Road Safety Conference is scheduled for October 26-28, 2021 at the Marriott Shoals Hotel & Spa in Florence, AL. We anticipate an attendance of over 150 participants which typically includes federal and state highway personnel, county and city engineers, consultants, and university faculty members. The Alabama Road Safety Conference is designed […]

  • July 13th, 2021

Read the FHWA’s latest Safety Compass Newsletter to learn more about the latest improvements, resources and announcements in traffic safety. Topics include: 2020 Safety Discipline Awards Mainstreaming Safety Improvement—How Agencies Are Assessing Safety on All Projects Advancing Implementation of the Safe System Approach: Resources You Can Use Contributing Factors for Focus Crash and Facility Types […]

  • July 1st, 2021

A variety of traffic safety events take place each year, and NHTSA compiles them into two helpful PDF calendars. Discover the 2020 events and learn how you can get involved! Stay informed with the latest NHTSA/TSM calendars. Download the 2022 NHTSA Communications Calendar

  • July 1st, 2021

Vehicle technology has progressed significantly over the past 20 years to the point where automated systems can now take on different aspects of a vehicle’s control. Because of their complexity, it is important that drivers understand their systems, their role and their function. Unfortunately, many studies have revealed that drivers have a poor understanding of […]

  • June 25th, 2021

Because safety is our top priority, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Department of Transportation want to make sure you have the tools to avoid being in vehicle crashes. TireWise is your resource to help you make smart decisions to keep you and your family safe, whether you’re in the market to buy new tires […]

  • June 25th, 2021

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WTVM) – As people get ready to travel for the July 4th holiday, the Alabama Department of Transportation and the Alabama Road Builders Association want you to know about a new state law. The fine for any moving traffic violation committed in a construction zone will result in a $250 fine, or double […]

  • June 24th, 2021

The 2021 Alabama Legislature’s Regular Session convened February 2, 2021 and adjourned on May 17, 2021. Thirty-two transportation-related bills were enacted out of the 92 transportation-related bills that were introduced during the session. For this analysis, transportation-related bills were grouped into the following categories: licensing, traffic safety, funding/finance, broadband, community aid, contracts, insurance, local agency […]