Nighttime is especially dangerous for drowsy driving. Losing daylight hours can lead to sleep disruptions. Getting behind the wheel without enough sleep can have similar effects on judgment and coordination as alcohol impairment. #DDPW
Learn how to prevent drowsy driving: tntrafficsafety.org/drowsy-driving
Drivers who get the National Sleep Foundation’s recommended amount of
sleep per night (7-9 hours for most adults) are less likely to drive drowsy.
Get the sleep you need before you drive. #DriveAlert #DDPW
Sacrificing sleep for your busy schedule isn't worth the risk of drowsy driving. Whether it's getting a full night’s sleep before a long trip, or simply not getting behind the wheel when feeling drowsy, we can all #DriveSafe and #DriveAlert. #DDPW
Learn more: tntrafficsafety.org/drowsy-driving
Please join us in prayer for the Moore family and the Oak Ridge Police Department. Tonight, we mourn the passing of a great police officer and an even better human being, Marvell Moore. We've got the watch from here. Rest easy, Lieutenant Moore. 🙏
#ServiceBeforeSelf
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. #DriveAlert #DDPW
Learn more: tntrafficsafety.org/drowsy-driving
Falling asleep at the wheel is dangerous. By putting sleep first and driving
only when alert and refreshed you can prevent drowsy driving.
#SleepFirst #DDPW
6 in 10 drivers (62%) have driven a car when they were so tired that
they had a hard time keeping their eyes open. That’s a projected
150+ million US motorists. Get the sleep you need before you drive.
#DriveAlert #DDPW
Light plays a major role in your sleep/wake cycle. As we head towards winter and fewer daylight hours, make sure you’re getting enough sleep to stay alert behind the wheel. Drowsy driving is dangerous driving. #DDPW
Learn more: tntrafficsafety.org/drowsy-driving
Falling back an hour can affect your sleeping habits. Catch up on 💤 before getting behind the wheel — it’s the only way to prevent drowsy driving.
Learn more: tntrafficsafety.org/drowsy-driving
It’s Drowsy Driving Prevention Week®! We applaud the National Sleep
Foundation’s work in sleep health and safety to prevent drowsy driving.
Learn how drowsy driving can be prevented. #SleepFirst #DDPW
Don’t PARTY 🍻 without a plan to get home SAFELY 🔑 🏠. Your life and the lives of others are at risk every time a driver gets behind the wheel after drinking.
Learn more: tntrafficsafety.org/drunk-driving
Don’t be scared to plan for a sober ride! It’s NEVER safe to get behind the wheel after drinking. Designate a sober driver before the party, call a rideshare, or use public transportation to get home safely.
Learn more: tntrafficsafety.org/drunk-driving
The next City Council Meeting will be November 25, 2024 5:30 PM at Clinton City Hall 100 N Bowling St Clinton, TN 37716.
Agenda - https://5il.co/24p4w
Bring your family to the Fire Safety & Touch-A-Truck Event
Enjoy free lunch and hands-on activities! The kids will love the inflatable bounce houses!
955 N Charles G Seivers Blvd, Clinton, TN 37716
Bring the family to the Fire Safety & Touch-A-Truck Event
Enjoy free lunch and hands-on activities! The kids will love the inflatable bounce houses!
955 N Charles G Seivers Blvd, Clinton, TN 37716
Has a City Employee gone above and beyond their duties? Submit them for the Employee of the Quarter. www.clintontn.net/employee
Please join the police department in special recognition of Investigator Austin Powell and Officer Tylor Gann for their hard work, perseverance, and dedication to the citizens of Clinton! Through their investigative efforts and cooperation with assisting agencies, two vehicles from two separate incidents were recovered. The facts and details are as follows:
The first incident was reported on 09/05/2024 when Officer Gann was dispatched to 710 Crestwood Drive for the report of two stolen motorcycles, a 2003 Suzuki and2024 Aprilia. Upon further investigation and help from citizens providing additional information, on 09/24/2024 Officer Gann and members of the Anderson County Sheriffs Department went to 246 Joe Owens road and were able to locate and recover the 2003 Suzuki motorcycle. Officer Gann charged and arrested Nicky Boggs with Possession of Stolen Property and Vandalism. 09/24/2024 Investigator Powell was able to obtain more information leading to a location where the 2024 Aprilia motorcycle was believed to be. Investigator Powell obtained a search warrant that he and members of the Anderson County Sheriff’s Department executed at 4131 Andersonville Highway. Officers were able to secure evidence through the warrant and will be filing charges on a second subject who is believed to be in possession of the Aprilia motorcycle. On 10/03/2024, the Aprilia motorcycle was recovered in Knox County after being involved in an accident, and the driver fled on foot.
The second incident was reported on 09/23/2024 when Officer Gann was dispatched to Fox Toyota of Clinton for a report of a stolen vehicle. Officer Gann was advised that 2023 Lexus LX 600 had been stolen through fraudulent transactions. Officer Gann and Investigator Powell were able to activate the vehicles on board GPS and track the vehicle. The vehicle was tracked to St. Paul, Minnesota, and La Crosse, Wisconsin, and was finally located in Chicago, Illinois, in a cargo box at the train station. The vehicle was recovered along with other stolen vehicles and parts. The Clinton Police Department was assisted by the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway Police, the Cicero Police Department, the St. Paul Police Department, the Chicago Police Department, and the Illinois Statewide Auto Theft Taskforce.
#ServiceBeforeSelf
The next City Council Meeting will be October 28, 2024 5:30 PM at Clinton City Hall 100 N Bowling St Clinton, TN 37716.
https://5il.co/2kd2g - Agenda
The "Move Over Law" requires motorists to slow down and move over into the adjacent lane of traffic for any stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights, as long as it is safe to do so
Even at mild temperatures, the inside of a vehicle can become deadly. Never leave a child or pet in a vehicle unattended—even if the windows are partially open or the engine is running.
Learn more: nhtsa.gov/heatstroke
