Has a City Employee gone above and beyond their duties? Submit them for the Employee of the Quarter. www.clintontn.net/employee
Get your vehicle serviced to make sure it’s in good shape for winter weather. Visit your mechanic for maintenance and have your vehicle checked for leaks and repairs.
may be tempting to go faster, turn sharper or beat another car through an intersection. Many drivers don’t realize that they are “competing for fun” with a 5,000 pound vehicle. Speeding doesn’t save time, but it does put everyone on the road into a dangerous situation.
More reasons to #SlowDown: tntrafficsafety.org/speeding
As the temperature drops, so does your vehicle’s tire pressure. Make sure each tire is filled to the recommended pressure, listed in your owner’s manual. Check tires when they’re cold, meaning the car hasn’t been driven for at least 3 hours. #TravelSafe
The Clinton Police Department extends a heartfelt THANK YOU to all of the veteran's that have served our great nation! We appreciate you and honor your service! We also want to recognize the veterans that serve with the police department: Dustin Campbell (USMC), John Gallups (ARMY), Matthew Howell (USMC), Michael Jones (ARMY), Alvin Mixon (ARMY National Guard), Benny Padilla (ARMY), and Christopher Olson (Air Force). Thank you for your military service and continuing to serve the citizens of Clinton!
#ServiceBeforeSelf
November is the most dangerous month when it comes to deer-related crashes! Watch out for deer on the roadways, especially in wooded areas away from busy highways and interstates. #DeerSeason 🦌🦌🦌
In their first two years of driving, 1 in 6 teens have already driven while
drowsy. Get the sleep you need before you drive. #DriveAlert #DDPW
Get your game plan ready — you don’t want to leave luck to a coin toss.
#GameDay tip: Keep non-alcoholic drinks on hand so your #DesignatedDrivers can get others safely home!
More: tntrafficsafety.org/drunk-driving
It really is that simple. We can all drive a little better when we're behind the wheel, and that starts with paying attention to the road and leaving notifications for later. #HandsFreeTN
Read more: tntrafficsafety.org/distracted-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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
