Did you know that using a phone while driving can visually, manually, AND cognitively distract you? It is considered the most dangerous type of distracted driving. #HandsFreeTN
Read more: tntrafficsafety.org/distracted-driving
Tennessee is a hands-free state, meaning it is illegal to drive while holding your cell phone. Always drive #HandsFreeTN
Learn more: handsfreetn.com
NO CELL ZONE: The Eddie Conrad Act increases the penalty for using a cell phone while driving.
If you are under 18:
A second or subsequent violation = 7 points on your driving record
The Eddie Conrad Act went into effect on Jan. 1, 2024.
Learn more: handsfreetn.com
A split-second distraction can change everything. Be part of the solution by driving hands-free and setting a positive example for others. Together, we can make our roads safer. #HandsFreeTN
Learn more: handsfreetn.com
Violating Tennessee’s Hands Free Law has new consequences, per the Eddie Conrad Act (effective Jan. 1, 2024):
If you are under 18, a second or subsequent violation will land 7 points on your driving record.
Drivers under 18 can only accumulate six points per calendar year. Seven points could result in a suspended license.
Learn more: handsfreetn.com
Distractions come in many forms, but none are worth risking lives on the road. Be part of the solution to make Tennessee's roads safer for everyone. #HandsFreeTN
Learn more: handsfreetn.com
The next City Council Meeting will be April 22, 2024 5:30 PM at Clinton City Hall 100 N Bowling St Clinton, TN 37716.
Violating Tennessee’s Hands Free Law is no joke! The Eddie Conrad Act increases the number of points
added to driving records for using a cell phone while driving.
The law states that drivers under the
age of 18 will receive seven points on
their driving record if it is the second
or subsequent offense.
Learn more: handsfreetn.com
Please join the Clinton Police Department in congratulating Officer Gideon Cobb and Officer Russell Villalba on their graduation from the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy! Officer Cobb and Officer Villalba attend an extensive 12-week training program on the foundations of law enforcement. They both excelled in their training and will serve the City of Clinton and it's citizens well!
#ServiceBeforeSelf
From 2022-2023, 1 in 7 fatal crashes involved a DUI. Leave the statistics to sports — dunk your keys and find a sober ride for your #MarchMadness celebrations!
Learn more: tntrafficsafety.org/drunk-driving
Make the play of the game when you choose a sober ride home. Fans don’t let fans drive drunk.
Learn more: tntrafficsafety.org/drunk-driving
All road users should exercise caution at night. Motorists: SLOW DOWN! Non-motorists: Treat traffic as if drivers can’t see you. Always cross predictably.
Read more: tntrafficsafety.org/bike-ped
Warmer weather is on the way, and that means an increased risk of heatstroke for little ones. Never leave them in the car alone, not even for a minute. #HeatstrokeKills
Learn more: nhtsa.gov/heatstroke
Spring is here and that means people of all ages will be out walking. If you see a child walking near the road or in a parking lot, don’t assume they can see you right away. Be aware of your surroundings and always be ready to brake for someone’s safety!
Read more: tntrafficsafety.org/bike-ped
Always have a game plan with a sober designated driver if you’re drinking. #MarchMadness fans don’t let fans drive drunk!
Learn more: tntrafficsafety.org/drunk-driving
Safe drivers stay in bounds, and they help their teammates do the same. Fans don’t let fans drive drunk.
Learn more: tntrafficsafety.org/drunk-driving
Time for a tire checkup! After weeks of winter weather, worn treads can cause a loss of traction, increasing your chances of sliding. If the tread is fine, make sure the tires are properly inflated.
Learn more: nhtsa.gov/tires
First Day of Spring
Spring is here, and that means more people on the road! Practice driving defensively by looking out for other drivers and hazards ahead, and SLOW DOWN!
Learn more: tntrafficsafety.org/speeding
Residential streets, near parks and playgrounds, and school zones are just a few of the places where motorists share the road with people walking or bicycling.
Read more: tntrafficsafety.org/bike-ped
St. Patrick’s Day
Don’t rely on the luck o’ the Irish to get you home if you’re celebrating #StPatricksDay! Coordinate your #DesignatedDriver if you know you’ll be drinking today, or any day at all! 🍀
