Date	Title	Category	Summary
2025 04 17April 17, 2025	“Buckle Up in Your Truck,” save your life and 50 bucks		In 2023, 62% of all pickup truck drivers who were killed in crashes were not wearing a seat belt.
2025 04 03April 03, 2025	Distracted driving costs money and lives in Louisiana	Press Releases	Distractions include using a cell phone, talking to passengers, eating or drinking, adjusting music or navigation settings, or anything that takes a driver’s concentration away from the road.
2025 02 27February 27, 2025	LHSC urges vehicle owners to check for safety recalls	Press Releases	Checking your car or truck for safety recalls is free and easy, and it could save your life.
2025 02 20February 20, 2025	Police looking for impaired drivers during Carnival season	Press Releases	Law enforcement officers will be on patrol around the state, looking for impaired drivers through Mardi Gras, March 4.
2025 01 30January 30, 2025	LHSC rolls out a Super Bowl reminder	Press Releases	Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk
2025 01 17January 17, 2025	LHSC urges passengers to speak up for their own safety	Press Releases	The campaign’s goal is to raise awareness that passengers should be their own safety advocates if a driver is making poor choices.
2025 01 08January 08, 2025	LHSC announces next grant cycle, unveils e-grant application system	Announcements	Is your organization committed to saving lives and improving public safety in your community?
2024 12 26December 26, 2024	LHSC urges fans to "stay in the game" by not drinking and driving	Press Releases	Just one drink can slow a person’s reactions and alter their senses, turning them into an impaired driver.
2024 12 11December 11, 2024	Nobody has these kinds of bracelets on their holiday gift list	Press Releases	LHSC is sponsoring the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign through January 1 to deter people from driving while impaired.
2024 11 25November 25, 2024	Fricke Cooper Award achieved by 15 Louisiana officers	Press Releases	15 police officers from the State of Louisiana received the prestigious Fricke Cooper Achievement Award for Traffic Crash Investigation and Reconstruction
2024 11 22November 22, 2024	Click It or Ticket: Don't turn a fine Thanksgiving into a Thanksgiving fine	Press Releases	Since 2019, 54 people in Louisiana have died in crashes during the Thanksgiving holiday.
2024 10 30October 30, 2024	Louisiana is chalking up scary crash statistics during Halloween	Press Releases	Driver and pedestrian safety is increasingly a real-life concern every October 31 as the holiday is now one of the most dangerous in Louisiana.
2024 10 28October 28, 2024	Media Advisory: Halloween Traffic Safety Press Conference	Announcements	The Louisiana Highway Safety Commission and its safety partners invite you to a 10:30 a.m. news conference on Wednesday, Oct. 30 at the Louisiana State Police Training Academy.
2024 10 26October 26, 2024	LHSC hosts first annual “1 Million Steps 2 Safety” 5K	Press Releases	Free event focused on Pedestrian Safety and Healthy Living.
2024 09 23September 23, 2024	Operation Lifesaver says: See tracks? Think Train® this week	Press Releases	Every three hours in the United States a vehicle or person gets hit by a train.
2024 09 16September 16, 2024	Free child car seat installation across Louisiana on Saturday	Press Releases	Have your child safety seats installed by experts for free this Saturday, September 21.
2024 09 05September 05, 2024	Louisiana highway deaths down 10.5% in 2023, new stats show	Press Releases	The crash data show 811 people were killed in motor vehicle crashes in 2023. That represents 10.5% fewer fatalities than in 2022.
2024 08 26August 26, 2024	Mark Your Calendars for First Annual “1 Million Steps 2 Safety” 5K Run/Walk	Events	On October 26, 2024, the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission will host “1 Million Steps 2 Safety,” a FREE in-person 5K run/walk!
2024 08 16August 16, 2024	Police work overtime to stop impaired driving this Labor Day holiday	Press Releases	“Our goal with Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over is to identify impaired drivers and get them off the road.”
2024 08 06August 06, 2024	LHSC rallies for school zone and school bus safety	Press Releases	Gov. Landry proclaims Tuesday "Back to School Safety Awareness Day"
2024 08 01August 01, 2024	Media Advisory: Back-to-School Pep Rally for Safety	Announcements	LHSC invites members of the news media to cover a “Back-to-School Pep Rally for Safety” news conference at 10 a.m., Tuesday, August 6, at Central High School in East Baton Rouge Parish.
2024 07 15July 15, 2024	Gov. Landry issues Rural Road Safety proclamation	Press Releases	530 fatal crashes in Louisiana occurred on rural roads in 2022, more than 62% of all fatal crashes.
2024 07 02July 02, 2024	Louisiana police have July 4 flashing light show for impaired drivers	Press Releases	Louisiana will be looking specifically for impaired drivers this holiday weekend.
2024 06 24June 24, 2024	LHSC launches prescription drug impairment campaign	Press Releases	We launched a statewide advertising campaign to highlight the risks of driving while under the influence of prescription drugs.
2024 06 05June 05, 2024	Governor Jeff Landry urges drivers to “Secure Your Load"	Press Releases	Objects as common as a two-by-four piece of wood or a suitcase can turn into lethal projectiles when they are not secured in a moving car or truck.
2024 05 20May 20, 2024	Click It or Ticket in force for high-traffic Memorial Day holiday	Press Releases	15% of drivers and passengers do not wear their seat belts, yet more than 48% of the people who died in crashes here in 2022 were not wearing a seat belt.
2024 05 14May 14, 2024	Share the road and the responsibility with a bike	Press Releases	At least 44 bicyclists in Louisiana were killed in crashes in 2022, the second consecutive year that a record was set.
2024 05 10May 10, 2024	Watch out for motorcycles during Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month	Press Releases	A motorcyclist is a vulnerable road user, and a car or truck driver can overlook them with only a cursory glance in the mirror.
2024 05 01May 01, 2024	Safety advocates urge caregivers: Never leave a child in a car	Press Releases	State and national safety advocates came together to urge parents and caregivers to never leave a child in a parked car, even for just a moment.
2024 04 29April 29, 2024	Pediatric Vehicular Heatstroke Media Advisory	Announcements	The Louisiana Highway Safety Commission will hold a news conference at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 1.
2024 04 19April 19, 2024	“Buckle Up in Your Truck” or pay up	Press Releases	"We can save more lives if we get more people in pickups to buckle up.”
2024 04 01April 01, 2024	Distracted driving causes thousands of Louisiana crashes each year	Press Releases	The Louisiana Highway Safety Commission reminds everyone to “Buckle Up, Phone Down.”
2024 03 04March 04, 2024	Vehicle Safety Recalls Week is the Perfect Time to Check	Press Releases	NHTSA has two free, easy ways to check your vehicle for any government-issued safety recalls.
2024 01 31January 31, 2024	Impaired drivers to get stainless steel bracelets for Carnival	Press Releases	During the 2022 Mardi Gras holiday, 11 people were killed and 120 people were hurt in crashes that involved a driver who had been drinking.
2024 01 19January 19, 2024	Passengers have the right to speak up for safety	Press Releases	The campaign, which runs January 21-28, was created to encourage passengers to voice concerns to drivers who may be making poor choices.
2024 01 04January 04, 2024	Louisiana Highway Safety Commission announces availability of grants	Announcements	Successful grants will assist LHSC in addressing traffic safety problems, expanding an ongoing activity or developing a new program or countermeasure.
2023 12 29December 29, 2023	Sober drivers are the real stars of the Sugar Bowl	Press Releases	The New Year’s Day football game draws more than 100,000 people to New Orleans each year.
2023 12 15December 15, 2023	Law enforcement officers to stop, arrest impaired drivers during holidays	Press Releases	Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
2023 11 16November 16, 2023	Click It or Ticket campaign in place during high-traffic holiday	Press Releases	Beginning Saturday, November 18, the officers will be looking specifically for drivers and passengers who are not wearing seat belts.
2023 11 09November 09, 2023	Louisiana police officers receive Fricke Cooper Achievement Award	Press Releases	The award was presented on November 9, 2023, at the Louisiana State Police Training Academy Auditorium in Baton Rouge.
2023 11 07November 07, 2023	Governor proclaims Drowsy Driving Prevention Week®	Press Releases	The NSF recommends that people sleep for an average of 7–9 hours at night. In fact, they say that if someone only slept for 3–5 hours the previous night, they are unfit to drive.
2023 10 27October 27, 2023	LHSC urges safe driving practices this Halloween	Press Releases	In Louisiana, over the past decade, October has consistently been one of the deadliest months of the year on the roadways.
2023 09 27September 27, 2023	LHSC reports a decrease in fatalities on Louisiana roads in 2022	Press Releases	906 people died in crashes involving motor vehicles last year, compared to 972 in 2021.
2023 09 18September 18, 2023	Seat Check Saturday features free expert safety seat installation	Press Releases	Get your child safety seat installed for free by certified technicians this Saturday in nine locations across Louisiana.
2023 08 18August 18, 2023	Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over: Impaired driving continues to affect Louisiana	Press Releases	Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement mobilization runs August 18 through the September 4 Labor Day weekend.
2023 08 03August 03, 2023	LHSC reminds drivers to get back into “school zone mode”	Press Releases	“Children’s minds are not on their own safety,” Freeman said.
2023 07 17July 17, 2023	Gov. Edwards’ proclamation seeks safer rural roads in Louisiana	Press Releases	Governor John Bel Edwards has proclaimed July 17-21 as “Rural Road Safety Awareness Week.”
2023 06 30June 30, 2023	Record traffic and impaired driving don’t mix this Independence Day	Press Releases	"Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over is all about taking that choice away from impaired drivers and making our roads safe for the rest of us."
2023 06 27June 27, 2023	LHSC announces impaired driving awareness campaign: “If you feel different, you drive different”	Press Releases	LHSC aims to reduce the number of motor vehicle crashes that result in serious injuries and fatalities due to the involvement of drugs and alcohol.
2023 06 23June 23, 2023	LHSC’s first-ever Impaired Driving Symposium to feature Dr. Kevin Sabet	Events	Join us for the first-ever Louisiana Impaired Driving Symposium on Wednesday, July 26, 2023.
2023 06 15June 15, 2023	LHSC wants motorcyclists to ride safely for Ride to Work Day	Press Releases	On Monday, June 19, motorcyclists across Louisiana will participate in national Ride to Work Day.
2023 06 05June 05, 2023	Governor proclaims June 6 Secure Your Load for Road Safety Day	Press Releases	The day is for honoring those whose lives have been impacted or taken by unsecured loads and road debris, and to make load securement a standard practice.
2023 05 22May 22, 2023	Click It or Ticket campaign focus is to save lives in Louisiana	Press Releases	322 of the 615 motor vehicle drivers and passengers who died in 2021 crashes were not wearing seat belts.
2023 05 18May 18, 2023	Louisiana mom shares Jamey’s story to further bicycle safety	Press Releases	In 2021, 35 bicyclists were killed on Louisiana roads, and over 500 people were injured in crashes.
2023 05 04May 04, 2023	Drive with care during Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month	Press Releases	Motorcyclists are among the most vulnerable road users and should be given extra attention on the road.
2023 04 20April 20, 2023	"Buckle Up in Your Truck" campaign aims to save lives	Press Releases	“Buckle Up in Your Truck” enforcement campaign begins.
2023 04 03April 03, 2023	Distracted drivers cause more than 5,000 crashes a year in Louisiana	Press Releases	Distracted driving is a serious problem on Louisiana roads, with more than 5,000 crashes featuring injuries or fatalities occurring annually.
2023 03 21March 21, 2023	When trying to beat the train, it’s never a tie	Press Releases	From 2018 through 2022, there were 440 crashes between trains and vehicles.
2023 03 08March 08, 2023	“Spring Forward” during Vehicle Safety Recalls Week	Press Releases	LHSC urges to use Daylight Saving Time as annual reminder to check vehicles for safety recalls.
2023 02 13February 13, 2023	Good times “will come to a quick stop” for impaired drivers this Carnival season	Press Releases	Help you and your loved ones get home safely during the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign through Mardi Gras, February 21.
2023 02 03February 03, 2023	LHSC Echoes “Wear Yellow Day” to Promote School Safety	Press Releases	The untimely death of six-year-old Emma Bell Savoie was a wake-up call.
2023 01 04January 04, 2023	LHSC now receiving funding requests for traffic safety projects	Press Releases	Those with an idea for a project or initiative to improve traffic safety have until January 31 to apply.
2022 12 29December 29, 2022	Resolve to save lives in 2023; be a better driver	Press Releases	Executive Director Lisa Freeman hopes drivers will take on more serious commitments that can save lives.
2022 12 22December 22, 2022	Your Sugar Bowl game plan should include the MVP: A Designated Driver	Press Releases	Last New Year’s Eve, 17 people were killed and 250 people were injured on Louisiana roads in alcohol-related crashes.
2022 12 15December 15, 2022	LHSC to impaired drivers: ‘You’ll have a Blue Christmas’	Press Releases	Impaired drivers may face a Blue Christmas as law enforcement agencies beef up holiday patrols.
2022 11 25November 25, 2022	Seat belts look good on Bayou Classic fans	Press Releases	Using a seat belt will drastically reduce an occupant’s chances of being seriously injured or killed in a car crash.
2022 11 17November 17, 2022	“Click it or Ticket” goal is to save lives this Thanksgiving	Press Releases	In 2021, 18 people were killed on Louisiana roadways during the Thanksgiving holiday.
2022 09 22September 22, 2022	Seat Check Saturday aims to keep children safe in vehicles	Press Releases	Last year, seven out of 10 children ages 5 and under, who died in a crash in Louisiana, had not been properly secured in a child safety seat.
2022 09 15September 15, 2022	Bad behavior fuels bad year for traffic safety in 2021	Press Releases	174 interstate fatalities, representing “a staggering” 49% increase over 2020.
2022 08 26August 26, 2022	LHSC named semi-finalist for prestigious Green Cross for Safety Award	Press Releases	The LHSC was one of only two state highway safety offices in the country to be named.
2022 08 19August 19, 2022	“Zero excuse” for drunk driving during Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over	Press Releases	In 2020, there were 446 motor vehicle crashes resulting in injuries or fatalities during the Labor Day holiday in Louisiana.
2022 08 04August 04, 2022	School is back in Louisiana, and so are school zones	Press Releases	Operating a cell phone in a school zone not only is dangerous, it is illegal in Louisiana.
2022 06 30June 30, 2022	LHSC reminds drivers to choose safety this July 4 holiday	Press Releases	Extra officers will be patrolling the roads specifically to detect and stop impaired drivers.
2022 06 22June 22, 2022	LHSC gets $50,000 in grants to combat drug-impaired driving	Press Releases	The North Louisiana Criminalistic Laboratory provides forensic toxicology services for 29 parishes.
2022 06 03June 03, 2022	Common Sense Road to Safety: June 6 is Secure Your Load Day	Press Releases	Unsecured loads and road debris caused 715 deaths, 16,595 injuries and 82,479 property damage crashes in 2020.
2022 05 20May 20, 2022	Click It or Ticket campaign to save lives begins Monday	Press Releases	A first-offense ticket for not wearing a seat belt is $50, while subsequent tickets are $75 each.
2022 04 22April 22, 2022	Buckle Up in Your Truck, Louisiana: It’s the law	Press Releases	Pickup trucks are more likely to roll over in a crash, making the occupants more likely to be seriously injured or killed.
2022 04 05April 05, 2022	LHSC has two words for drivers: Just Drive	Press Releases	Each year, distracted driving in Louisiana kills dozens of people.
2022 03 30March 30, 2022	LHSC urges drivers: Don’t be complacent about train crossings	Press Releases	“Stop. Trains Can’t.”
2022 02 24February 24, 2022	Mardi Gras will be no holiday for impaired drivers	Press Releases	Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign is in place through March 1 to arrest drunk drivers to get them off the road.
2022 02 15February 15, 2022	Tri-Parish area judges participate in DWI pilot project	Press Releases	Misdemeanor DWI offenders in the tri-parish area will be screened for the presence of a substance use or mental health disorder.
2022 02 10February 10, 2022	#NextFanUp means some fans will be Super Bowl Saints	Press Releases	If you see a friend who’s been drinking, make sure they have access to a safe ride home.
2022 02 07February 07, 2022	Highway safety grant application period open through Feb. 28	Press Releases	LHSC will fund projects for one year, beginning Oct. 1, 2022.
2022 01 03January 03, 2022	2 in ’22 – Two resolutions for a safer Louisiana in 2022	Press Releases	In 2020, crashes killed 828 people and injured more than 64,000 people.
2021 12 30December 30, 2021	#NextFanUp keeps you and your friends in the game	Press Releases	Use #NextFanUp in social media posts to recognize designated drivers.
2021 12 17December 17, 2021	La. law enforcement has holiday plans for impaired drivers	Press Releases	In 2020, 181 people were injured or killed in alcohol-involved crashes.
2021 12 06December 06, 2021	Injuries at record low, but fatalities up sharply on Louisiana roads in 2020	Press Releases	Statistics are in line with national figures that show a sharp increase in fatalities even though fewer drivers were on the road.
2021 09 30September 30, 2021	Get Fit, Stay Safe during “1 Million Steps 2 Safety”	Press Releases	Pedestrians and bicyclists face distinct disadvantages when involved in traffic crashes.
2021 09 24September 24, 2021	Put Kids in the Right Seat Every Time	Press Releases	National experts rate Louisiana as having the best child safety seat law in the country.
2021 09 15September 15, 2021	FY 2022 LHSC Subgrant Manual	Grants	Link to the 2022 .pdf manual.
2021 09 08September 08, 2021	Let’s keep kids safe while they’re getting to school, too	Press Releases	School zones are only as safe as the drivers who pass through them.
2021 08 19August 19, 2021	Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over is “simple math” that saves lives	Press Releases	From 2015 to 2019, 27 of the 46 people killed in crashes on Louisiana highways during the Labor Day holiday were in an alcohol-related crash.
2021 06 30June 30, 2021	Impaired drivers risk losing their independence during July 4 holiday	Press Releases	Extra law enforcement officers across Louisiana will be on patrol through Monday to specifically find and stop impaired drivers.
2021 06 17June 17, 2021	GHSA awards grant to Louisiana for impaired driving screening and assessment	Press Releases	Louisiana is one of four states to receive the 2021 GHSA-Responsibility.org grant award.
2021 05 27May 27, 2021	Click It or Ticket: seat belts aren’t just for the front seat	Press Releases	Too many back-seat passengers don’t think the seat belt law applies to them.
2021 05 25May 25, 2021	“Watch for Motorcycles” message will keep rolling	Press Releases	In 2019, 87 people were killed, and 1,106 people were injured in motorcycle crashes in Louisiana.
2021 04 15April 15, 2021	“Buckle Up in Your Truck” campaign addresses “safety double whammy”	Press Releases	Survey shows that pickup truck occupants wear their seat belts 8.8% less frequently than occupants of other vehicles.
2021 04 13April 13, 2021	Pedestrian safety is a two-way street	Press Releases	Louisiana has the sixth highest per-capita pedestrian fatality rate in the nation, according to a study by Smart Growth America.
2021 03 31March 31, 2021	“If you’re driving, just drive; everything else can wait.”	Press Releases	Crash reports from 2019 show that 187 people in Louisiana were killed in crashes involving a distracted or inattentive driver, Schneider said.
2021 03 22March 22, 2021	Stop. Trains Can't.	Press Releases	The short time you might save getting to the other side of the tracks isn’t worth risking your life.
2021 03 12March 12, 2021	Don’t rely on luck this St. Patrick’s Day	Press Releases	The St. Patrick’s Day holiday is one of the deadliest times on the nation’s roadways.
2021 03 08March 08, 2021	Vehicle Safety Recalls Week highlights importance of recall check	Press Releases	Make a quick, free check of your car or truck for any recalls that could impact the vehicle’s safety.
2021 03 02March 02, 2021	LHSC accepting grant applications for safety projects	Press Releases	The one-year grants are funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the federal fiscal year that begins on Oct. 1, 2021.
2021 02 09February 09, 2021	Impaired driving has “no place in our lives” during Carnival season	Press Releases	Law enforcement agents across Louisiana will be watching for impaired drivers in a special “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” period through February 19.
2021 02 05February 05, 2021	Designated drivers are always on the winning team	Press Releases	“Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk.”
2021 01 28January 28, 2021	LHSC rolls out new highway safety communication tools	Press Releases	“It’s vital that we communicate with younger people so we can help them develop safe driving habits.”
2020 12 30December 30, 2020	Buzzed driving: A bad way to end a bad year	Press Releases	LHSC encourages everyone who has been celebrating with alcohol or other impairing substances while ringing in 2021 to get a ride home instead of driving.
2020 12 21December 21, 2020	Law enforcement working to prevent a Deadly December on LA roads	Press Releases	In December 2019, 33 people were killed on Louisiana roads in 28 alcohol-related crashes, according to CARTS.
2020 11 25November 25, 2020	Acadiana judge takes on new role as State Judicial Outreach Liaison	Press Releases	Judge Jules David Edwards III has been named Louisiana’s State Judicial Outreach Liaison.
2020 11 20November 20, 2020	Click It or Ticket – save your money, save your life	Press Releases	Across Louisiana, law enforcement agencies are putting extra patrols on the road during holiday travel.
2020 10 29October 29, 2020	Don't let your Halloween turn into a nightmare	Press Releases	Halloween is one of the most dangerous holidays in Louisiana.
2019 09 17September 17, 2019	FY 2020 LHSC Subgrant Manual	Grants	Link to the 2020 .pdf manual.
2019 07 31July 31, 2019	New Louisiana child safety seat law called "best in the country"	Press Releases	New law requires children to remain in the most protected category of child restraint.
2018 09 06September 06, 2018	States receive funds to tackle teen driver safety	Press Releases	Helps states instill safe driving habits in this high-risk demographic.
2018 02 22February 22, 2018	Gov. Edwards Appoints New Head of Louisiana Highway Safety Commission	Announcements	Attorney Lisa Freeman appointed as executive director of the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission.
2017 12 19December 19, 2017	​2017 LA Statewide Seat Belt Survey	Reports	​Link to 2017 .pdf LA Statewide Belt Survey.
2017 11 02November 02, 2017	2017 Adult Seat Belt Nighttime Observation Survey	Reports	Link to .pdf 2017 Survey.
2017 11 02November 02, 2017	FFY2018 Highway Safety Plan	Reports	​Link to 2018 .pdf HSP.
2017 03 16March 16, 2017	Archives	Press Releases	Past Highway Safety press releases from 2/24/14 to 3/16/17.