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! 🍀
In 2022, 7,537 motor vehicle crashes in Tennessee involved an impaired driver. Every DUI crash can be prevented! This #StPaddysWeekend, find a sober ride if you choose to celebrate.
#SpringBreak safety tips:
🏖️ Avoid driving impaired
🏖️ Buckle up (every trip, every time!)
🏖️ Avoid distractions
🏖️ Slow down
Fatigue can have a costly effect on your health and quality of life, but did you know it can also affect your safety? Getting behind the wheel tired can have dangerous and deadly effects.
Learn more: tntrafficsafety.org/drowsy-driving
Has a City Employee gone above and beyond their duties? Submit them for the Employee of the Quarter. www.clintontn.net/employee
Sleep deprived is no way to drive.
Learn more: tntrafficsafety.org/drowsy
Your eyes can play tricks on you, especially at night. If you’re traveling in low light, turn on your headlights well before sunset, and keep your mind sharp and ready for the road by taking breaks as often as you need to. #DrowsyDriving
Learn more: tntrafficsafety.org/drowsy
Police update on Johnny, the 5-County Walk Duck. Inquiring minds want to know!!
Separted from June for some weeks now, the Anderson County Sheriff's Office TN, has turned Johnny over to the Clinton Police Department again, for further questioning on some outstanding charges!! Will Johnny ever get out of this mess? If you would like to support the City of Clinton Police Dept in their efforts to support Local Tenessee Families living with Alzheimer’s disease, you can donate through the QR Code directly. Together We can Make Alzheimer’s a Memory! Thank you! 💜🧡 You can also join the City of Clinton Walk Team at: https://support.alztennessee.org/site/TRR/1048779978
#alztnkeepsitlocal #alztn5countywalk2024 #alztennessee
Sleep Awareness Week
(Mar. 10-16)
Everyone gets tired, which means anyone is at risk for driving drowsy. The only way to completely avoid drowsy driving is to prioritize sleep!
Learn more: tntrafficsafety.org/drowsy
Daylight Saving Time
The spring transition to daylight savings time is often associated with sleep deprivation and tiredness, which in turn can lead to getting behind the wheel tired. Put sleep first to put safety first!
Learn more: tntrafficsafety.org/drowsy
Daylight Saving Time is around the corner, meaning longer days ahead! As you enjoy evening strolls in the approaching spring weather, prioritize safety in low light. Boost visibility by carrying a flashlight and wearing reflective gear. Stick to designated crossings and walk facing traffic on unlit roads.
Learn more: tntrafficsafety.org/bike-ped
Driving a few miles over the speed limit might not feel like a big deal, but in a collision with a pedestrian, it can be the difference between life and death. Your vehicle can’t brake instantly, so slow down and watch for pedestrians!
Learn more: tntrafficsafety.org/bike-ped
Tennessee law requires drivers to give 3 feet of space when passing people walking or biking. If 3 feet isn’t possible, change lanes or slow down and be prepared to stop until you can pass safely. #ShareTheRoad
Learn more: tntrafficsafety.org/bike-ped
Large trucks require much more stopping distance than an average passenger vehicle, and they have more blind spots. Leaving more room around them makes the roads safer for everyone!
No one likes a lane hog! When other drivers need to get over, let them pass. Use eye contact and drive attentively. #HelpingYouArrive
Technology is improving every day, but vehicles still can’t brake instantly. That’s why it’s important for motorists to slow down and be watchful for other road users, and for pedestrians to look before crossing.
Learn more: tntrafficsafety.org/bike-ped
The next City Council Meeting will be March 25, 2024 5:30 PM at Clinton City Hall 100 N Bowling St Clinton, TN 37716.
