Submitted by David Hendry

DPS Ramping Up Move Over/Slow Down Enforcement

January 19, 2021 - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding motorists the department is continuing its enforcement efforts across Texas focusing specifically on violations of the state’s Move Over/Slow Down law. These periodic enforcement operations by DPS Troopers are planned throughout the year at various locations in Texas, with several operations planned in January. One of those operations will take place in the Beaumont District area throughout the day on Wednesday, January 20.

DPS Ramping Up Move Over/Slow Down Enforcement

December 15, 2020 - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding motorists the department is continuing its enforcement efforts across Texas focusing specifically on violations of the state’s Move Over/Slow Down law. These periodic enforcement operations by DPS Troopers are planned throughout the year at various locations in Texas, with several operations planned in November. One of those operations will take place in the Beaumont District area throughout the day on Wednesday, Dec. 16.

DPS Ramping Up Move Over/Slow Down Enforcement

October 21, 2020 - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding motorists during the that the department is continuing its enforcement efforts across Texas focusing specifically on violations of the state’s Move Over/Slow Down law. These periodic enforcement operations by DPS Troopers are planned throughout the year at various locations in Texas, with several operations planned in October.

DPS Ramping Up Move Over/Slow Down Enforcement

August 18, 2020 - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding motorists during the summer months that the department is continuing its enforcement efforts across Texas focusing specifically on violations of the state’s Move Over/Slow Down law. These periodic enforcement operations by DPS Troopers are planned throughout the year at various locations in Texas, with several operations planned in August. One of those operations will take place in the Lufkin area throughout the day on Wednesday, August 19.

Texas Department of Public Safety Ramping Up Move Over, Slow Down Enforcement

June 17, 2020 - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding motorists during the summer months that the department is continuing its enforcement efforts across Texas focusing specifically on violations of the state’s Move Over/Slow Down law.  These periodic enforcement operations by DPS Troopers are planned throughout the year at various locations in Texas, with several operations planned in June.

DPS Reminding Texans May Is Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month

May 21, 2020 - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and our partners at the Texas Department of Transportation remind motorists during Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month to share the road and look twice for motorcycles, especially at intersections, where motorcycle crashes often occur.

Motorcycles and their operators are more exposed than other vehicles on the highway. They can easily be overlooked due to their size, which makes motorcyclists inherently more vulnerable while on the road.

DPS Reminds Texans to Properly Secure Children during Child Safety Seat Technician Month

May 18, 2020 - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is taking this opportunity during Child Safety Seat Technician month to remind all motorists about the importance of properly securing a child in a safety seat.
 
Texas law requires children under the age of 8 to be secured by a child safety seat system unless the child is taller than 4'9". The law also requires the other occupants to wear a safety belt, regardless of their position in the vehicle.
 

Head-On Collision Results in Death of Angelina County Teen

July 26, 2019 Angelina County - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) responded to a report of a two vehicle crash yesterday afternoon on US 69, just north of Zavalla.

The preliminary investigation indicates at approximately 3 p.m., an Angelina County Sheriff’s Department marked patrol car was traveling south when a northbound 2009 Nissan passenger car attempted to pass another vehicle in a no passing zone and struck the patrol vehicle head-on off the west side of the roadway.

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