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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…

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…

May 08

Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month set for May

With warmer temperatures on the horizon, riding season is beginning for many motorcyclists in Alabama in May.

The month of May also marks Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, which promotes motorcycle safety for motorcyclists and drivers. Millions of people across the United States ride motorcycles as a primary or secondary form of transportation, while others ride…

May 05

May serves as National Youth Traffic Safety Month

Graphic with a ribbon made of roadway and the words national youth traffic safety month

As the school year comes to an end, the month of May is recognized as National Youth Traffic Safety Month.

The campaign is a nationwide effort to raise awareness about road safety for young drivers and promote safe driving habits.

Traffic crashes are a leading cause of death for teens 15-18 years old. According to…

Apr 08

Drive Safe Alabama moves into a new era

the Drive Safe Alabama website homepage featuring a modern design with traffic safety messages, navigation menu, and resources for safe driving in Alabama.

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…

Apr 07

Put the phone down: April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month

A Distracted Driving Awareness graphic urging people to keep their eyes on the road.

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…

Mar 25

Saving lives on Lowndes County roads

Drive Safe Alabama program from ALDOT brings safe driving information to Lowndes County Students.

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…

Feb 24

Drive Safe Alabama participates in State Basketball Championships

Drive Safe Alabama is a lead broadcast sponsor of the Alabama High School Athletic Association State Basketball Championships this week in Birmingham.

The State Basketball Championships begin on Monday, Feb. 24 at the Birmingham Jefferson Civic Center – Legacy Arena with 42 semifinals and finals games spread across six days.

Through the AHSAA partnership with Drive Safe…

Feb 11

ALDOT and Lutzie 43 bring safe driving summit to students

Mike Lutzenkirchen speaks to students at the first ALDOT and Lutzie 43 safe driving summit.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) and the Lutzie 43 Foundation kicked off a new collaboration at a Safe Driving Summit on Feb. 6 for Winston County Schools.

Almost 400 students from Addison, Lynn, Meek and Winston County High Schools took part in the event that aimed to educate young drivers about the critical…

Jan 06

New Year, same issues: Safe driving tips for 2025

As the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) moves into 2025, helping drivers stay safe on the road continues to be a focus. In 2023, there were 143,487 crashes in Alabama.

There was one crash reported every 3 minutes and 39 seconds. ALDOT is asking motorists to make safe driving one of their New Year resolutions….