As motorists, it’s important to know that children’s eyesight is still developing, and that they are more likely to act impulsively. 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!
Learn more: tntrafficsafety.org/bike-ped
School bus safety starts at the stop! Teach your child to wait calmly and patiently. Running and playing can be dangerous. Let's keep our kids safe!
Learn more: nhtsa.gov/road-safety/school-bus-safety
It is illegal to pass a school bus that has stopped to load or unload students. Never pass on the right side of the bus, as this is where the children enter or exit. #BackToSchoolSafetyMonth
Learn more: nhtsa.gov/road-safety/school-bus-safety
Even a momentary lapse in a driver’s attention can be deadly for a motorcyclist. For your safety and theirs, #LookTwice when merging, turning, or passing!
Read more: tntrafficsafety.org/motorcycles
Remember these three things:
— Children and pets aren’t safe alone in a vehicle unattended.
— Habits are effective! Look in the back seat EVERY time you exit the car.
— If a child can reach the keys, they can get in the car. LOCK it and HIDE the keys to keep them safe!
Learn more: nhtsa.gov/heatstroke
Planning ahead saves lives. Don’t wait until it’s too late–designate or volunteer to be the designated driver. #BoozeItAndLoseIt
Read more: tntrafficsafety.org/impaired
You always have options when it comes to partying with a plan. #BoozeItAndLoseIt
Read more: tntrafficsafety.org/impaired
A child inside an unattended vehicle could suffer heatstroke in minutes. We urge parents and caretakers to:
❌Never leave a child in a car alone.
👁️ Always check the back seat.
🔒 Lock unattended vehicle doors.
Learn more: nhtsa.gov/heatstroke
School is in session! 🏫 That means more children outside during certain hours. Slow down and watch for children playing and gathering near the bus stop! #BackToSchoolSafetyMonth
Take a moment to think about your driving habits and what they mean for others on the road. Behind the wheel, are you…
🚗 Focused?
🚗 Looking out for pedestrians?
🚗 Obeying the speed limit?
Learn more: tntrafficsafety.org/bike-ped
Motorcyclists ride year-round, in just about any weather conditions. #LookTwice to share the road and keep them safe!
Read more: tntrafficsafety.org/motorcycles
Mixing low speeds and high speeds in the same roadway is a recipe for serious crashes. With very few exceptions, interstate highways are only for motor vehicles.
Make the driver’s seat a No Cell Zone! Put devices in ‘Do Not Disturb’ mode to avoid the urge to check notifications on the road, or let a trusted passenger handle messages, music, or navigation for you!
More: tntrafficsafety.org/distracted-driving
Because kids and teens are less predictable, and younger children move more slowly, they need more time to cross the street. Be especially cautious and alert for children on residential streets, near parks and playgrounds, and in school zones.
Learn more: tntrafficsafety.org/bike-ped
Has a City Employee gone above and beyond their duties? Submit them for the Employee of the Quarter. www.clintontn.net/employee
#BackToSchool season means increased foot traffic in and around neighborhoods. If you’re driving, look out for pedestrians at all times, especially around schools.
Learn more: tntrafficsafety.org/bike-ped
While getting back in the school routine, take a few minutes to review transportation safety tips from @NHTSA. It’s important for all drivers, as well as parents and students, to understand school bus safety. 🚌
NHTSA's School bus safety tips: https://www.nhtsa.gov/road-safety/school-bus-safety
When the stop arm extends and the lights are flashing, that means the bus has stopped and children are getting on or off. You must stop and wait until the red lights stop flashing, the stop-arm is withdrawn, and the bus begins moving, before you can start driving again.
Learn more: nhtsa.gov/road-safety/school-bus-safety
SHOOTING SUSPECT IN CUSTODY
On the morning of July 31st of 2024, Clinton Police Department officers responded to a residence on Rolling Acres Lane on the report of a shooting. Officers arrived at the scene and found a male victim at the residence with an apparent gunshot wound to the abdomen. Officers requested EMS to the scene for treatment of the victim, who was then after transported to the University of Tennessee Medical Center.
Clinton Police Department detectives were able to learn the identity of the suspect, who had left the scene prior to the officers arrival. Detectives requested assistance from the Anderson County 7th Judicial Task Force to help with a search for the suspect. The suspect was later located at a residence in the Marlow community of Anderson County by task force agents and deputies of the Anderson County Sheriff's Office. Agents took the suspect, Cody Alexander Thomas, into custody and transported him to the Anderson County Detention Facility.
Clinton Police have charged Thomas with the offenses of attempted murder, possession of a firearm in commission of a felony, unlawful possession of a weapon, and tampering with evidence.
As Tennessee heads back to school, the most important thing parents can do to keep their teens safe behind the wheel is to stay involved, and practice the “5 To Drive” rules.
📵 Avoid Distractions
🚭 Avoid Substances
🚗 Avoid driving with extra passengers
🚦 Buckle Up
🏎️ Slow Down
Read more: tntrafficsafety.org/teens
