Rural roads often have unique hazards that you need to watch out for, and they can be especially dangerous due to the lack of streetlights and other safety features. Take extra caution when driving on rural roads. Slow down and stay alert.
Road workers have very dangerous jobs year-round. When you #SlowDown and #MoveOver for road workers, it’s not just the safe thing to do, it’s the law!
Has a City Employee gone above and beyond their duties? Submit them for the Employee of the Quarter. www.clintontn.net/employee
You can’t predict everything, so it’s important to know what to do in a dangerous situation like a tire blowout. These events are uncommon, but could happen to anyone at any time of the year. Proper tire maintenance is vital to ensure your safety on the road! #TireSafety
Read more: nhtsa.gov/equipment/tires
Seat belts are your first line of defense in a car crash. Don't take the risk of not wearing one – #BuckleUp every time you get in the car.
Read more: tntrafficsafety.org/seat-belts
Even if you’ve had only one drink, designate a sober driver or use a rideshare or public transportation to get home safely after celebrating. #FansDontLetFansDriveDrunk
Learn more: tntrafficsafety.org/drunk-driving
Get your game plan ready if you will be celebrating! If you plan to drink, plan for a sober driver to get you home. #FansDontLetFansDriveDrunk
Read more: tntrafficsafety.org/drunk-driving
Punxsutawney Phil knows it’s important to be observant! When you’re behind the wheel, the best way to stay alert and watch for hazards is to SLOW DOWN!
Read more: tntrafficsafety.org/speeding
PUBLIC FRAUD SCAM ALERT
Please be aware that unknown persons are calling residents of Clinton and advising them that there is an outstanding warrant for their arrest. The subjects are also identifying themselves as a police officer or sheriff’s deputy in the attempt to convince residents to send an online payment to satisfy the court fees for dismissal of the warrant. Please ignore this type of call and do not send money for this purpose.
Clinton Police Department 865-457-3112.
Your headlights aren’t just there so you can see the road at night, they also make your vehicle more visible to other road users in bad weather. When you’re on the road, it’s important to be seen! #HelpingYouArrive
The next City Council Meeting will be February 26, 2024 5:30 PM at Clinton City Hall 100 N Bowling St Clinton, TN 37716.
If you have kids, you know they are always watching, even when you think they’re not. So be a good example. Eliminate distractions by avoiding phone use while driving. Buckle up, every ride, every time.
Learn more: tntrafficsafety.org/cps
Using your blinker isn't just a courtesy, it's a safety measure. Always signal before every turn or lane change. #DriveSafeTN
The City of Clinton is now hiring Police Officers.
Our Officers get great benefits such as:
Certified Officer $20.67+ /hour Starting Salary (Increases with Experience)
Uncertified Officer $19+ /hour Starting Salary
Average $2300 Holiday Pay Annually
$800 Uniform Allowance Annually
$800 Salary Supplement Annually
$250 Safety Bonus each year
TCRS retirement and 401k plan
Longevity Pay
Take Home Car policy
Tattoo Policy
Continued Specialized Training
Free Medical, Dental, Vision, Text Care for Family
4x Salary Life Insurance Benefit
http://www.clintontn.net/jobs or call 865-457-3112
Using your blinker isn't just a courtesy, it's a safety measure. Always signal before every turn or lane change. #DriveSafeTN
Even one alcoholic drink can result in impaired judgment, reduced attention span, and visual difficulties. If you choose to drink, find a sober ride home.
Learn more: tntrafficsafety.org/drunk-driving
From 2022-2023, a crash involving a distracted driver occurred every 26 minutes and 23 seconds, on average. Keep your focus on the road — no distractions, even when there are no other vehicles around you.
Learn more: tntrafficsafety.org/distracted-driving
Public Hearing
Clinton City Council will hold a Public Hearing on Feb. 26, 2024 at 5:30pm to hear Ord. No. 683 – amending Ord. No. 680, “Zoning Code of the City of Clinton, Tennessee. The public is invited to attend and will be heard.
Regina Ridenour, Clinton City Recorder
Puffy coats are great for keeping warm in the winter, but their bulk can prevent a snug fit in a car seat. Use layers to ensure your child’s car seat harness has a snug fit.
Learn more: tntrafficsafety.org/cps
Make sure all of your vehicle’s tires are filled to the manufacturer’s recommended inflation pressure, which is in the owner’s manual and on a label located on the driver's side door frame.
🛑 Do not inflate tires to the pressure listed on the tire itself. That number is the maximum pressure the tire can hold, not the recommended pressure.
Learn more: nhtsa.gov/equipment/tires
