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Oct 20

National Teen Driver Safety Week reminds young drivers that safe choices save lives

UrKeys2Drv events help teen drivers learn more about the dangers of distracted and impaired driving.

National Teen Driver Safety Week, observed Oct. 19-25, is being recognized nationwide to raise awareness about the risks faced by young drivers. The annual campaign, led by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, is intended to encourage communities and parents to promote safe driving among teenagers who are still gaining experience behind the wheel.

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Oct 02

Students take the wheel on safe driving at UrKeys2Drv event

Local high school students ages 15,16 and 17 prepare for life saving driving lessons.

More than 150 high school students from Mobile and Baldwin counties gathered at Coastal Alabama Community College in Bay Minette last week for the UrKeys2Drv Teen Driving Safety Summit.

The day brought together students, safety experts and first responders for interactive activities and hands-on lessons about safe driving.

Why events like this matter:

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Sep 23

ALDOT communications wins big at TransComm

ALDOT communication staff pose with the four TransComm awards.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has won four top communication awards from an organization representing state transportation agencies nationwide.

ALDOT took home the honors during the recent annual meeting of TransComm, the communications committee for the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO). AASHTO is a national nonprofit group that represents and supports…

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Aug 07

ALDOT reminds drivers to drive safely as school begins

The way to school shouldn’t be in harm’s way. Stop for school buses, every time.

As summer winds down and students from kindergarten to college return to campuses, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) reminds drivers to drive safely as school begins.

Motorists should stay alert, drive responsibly and slow down. With that in mind, drivers should expect heavier traffic and more pedestrian activity statewide.

As a result, drivers…

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Jun 30

ALDOT suspends temporary lane closures over Fourth of July holiday

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is urging motorists to drive responsibly and plan ahead during the upcoming Fourth of July holiday weekend, when traffic volumes are expected to rise across the state.

To help keep holiday traffic flowing safely and efficiently, ALDOT will have no temporary lane closures on interstates from noon Thursday, July…

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Apr 08

Drive Safe Alabama moves into a new era

The updated Drive Safe Alabama website homepage.

In an era where attention is fleeting and accessibility is paramount, the Alabama Department of Transportation has given its Drive Safe Alabama website a makeover.

This website redesign is all about making life-saving road safety information more accessible and easier to understand. DriveSafeAlabama.org transforms important information into a visually engaging, mobile-friendly hub.

These features ensure…

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Apr 07

Put the phone down: April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month

ALDOT urges drivers to remain focused on the road during Distracted Driving Awareness Month.

According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, 3,308 people were killed in 2022 due to Distracted Driving.

The month of April serves as Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and the Alabama Department of Transportation looks to bring light to the importance of safe and focused driving.

Distracted driving can be classified as anything that takes…

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Mar 25

Saving lives on Lowndes County roads

Seeing their friend strapped to a gurney in a re-enactment of an emergency room scene was a little shocking. But Lowndes County teens quickly got the point that unsafe driving could lead to serious injuries or death.

The Lowndes County Juvenile Courts and the Lowndes County Blackbelt Coalition organized an event that included the re-enactment…

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