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! 🍀
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
Has a City Employee gone above and beyond their duties? Submit them for the Employee of the Quarter. www.clintontn.net/employee
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
Sleep deprived is no way to drive.
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
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
