NH Office of Highway Safety

09/14/2026

The school day doesn’t begin in the classroom. For many students, it starts with a walk through the neighborhood or across a busy street.​

​As you drive near schools, neighborhoods, and town centers, watch for students crossing the road and slow down where foot traffic is heavy.​

Morning and afternoon routines can get busy, so give yourself time to notice who is around you. ​

Back-to-school safety is everyone’s responsibility. 🚸🎒👀​

09/10/2026

School is back in session across New Hampshire, and the morning drive looks different again.​

​Expect more school buses on the road, more children waiting near bus stops, and more families walking through neighborhoods. Give yourself extra time, stay alert, and be ready to stop when a school bus activates its red flashing lights.​

​A little patience helps everyone start the school year safely. 🚌🎒🍎​

09/04/2026

Labor Day weekend is one last chance to enjoy summer in New Hampshire: From a beach day on the Seacoast and a weekend on the lake to a drive through the White Mountains or a backyard cookout closer to home.​

​Wherever the long weekend takes you, make a safe ride part of the plan. If your celebration includes alcohol or other impairing substances, line up a sober driver or another safe way home before the fun begins.​

Let’s end a great summer on a safe note.​

Drive Sober or get pulled over.​

09/02/2026

Labor Day weekend is almost here, with one more chance for a summer cookout, a weekend at the lake, or a trip to see friends and family.​

​If alcohol or other impairing substances are part of your plans, decide how you’ll get home before the celebration begins. Choose a sober driver, arrange a ride, or stay where you are.​

​A safe ride home is always worth planning ahead.​

08/30/2026

A summer night out might mean dinner with friends, a concert, or one more weekend gathering before fall routines return.​

​If alcohol or other impairing substances are part of the evening, make your ride home part of the plan before you head out. Choose a sober driver, arrange a ride, or stay where you are.​

​The best summer memories are the ones where everyone makes it home safely.​
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08/26/2026

School mornings are back this week. Whether your family is walking, biking, riding the bus or driving to school, it’s a good time to talk about the route — and what to do if plans change.

Our partners at NH Homeland Security and Emergency Management have a helpful reminder: knowing where to go and who to contact in an emergency can help families stay prepared.

A quick conversation before the first bell can make sure everyone knows the plan.
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If your kid walks or bikes to school, it's good to have a plan in case of an emergency. What is your plan if there is an emergency on route? Where are your next steps going to go? Creating a plan with the trusted people in your life is a great activity as school starts! You can find resources at: https://www.schoolsafetyresources.nh.gov/

08/24/2026

From a quick trip across town to a full day on the road, buckling up is one of the simplest and most important parts of every drive.​

​Whether you're heading to work in the Merrimack Valley, meeting friends in the Monadnock Region, or setting out for a day in the North Country, make sure everyone is buckled up before you go.​

Every seat. Every trip. Every time.​
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08/21/2026

NEWS RELEASE: NEW HAMPSHIRE LAW ENFORCEMENT PARTICIPATING IN STATEWIDE EFFORT AGAINST IMPAIRED DRIVING

CONCORD, N.H. – State troopers, county deputies, and local police officers around the Granite State are once again participating in the national “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” high-visibility enforcement campaign.

The campaign, led by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and coordinated in-state by the New Hampshire Office of Highway Safety (NHOHS), began Wednesday, Aug. 19, and continues through the Labor Day holiday weekend. About 120 law enforcement agencies throughout the state have been invited to participate in the effort.

“We partner with law enforcement to execute these campaigns because they save lives,” said NHOHS Program Manager John Clegg. “By joining these efforts, we’re reinforcing a shared commitment to protecting everyone who uses our roads. We’re deeply grateful to the dedicated members of law enforcement who carry out this work every day.”

During the campaign, drivers should anticipate increased patrols as law enforcement seeks to detect and deter drivers impaired by alcohol, drugs, or a combination of both.

“If you choose to drive impaired, you’re risking far more than an arrest,” said New Hampshire State Police Capt. Vincent Grieco. “The ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ campaign is about protecting lives. We’re asking everyone to plan, make responsible choices, and help ensure that every driver and passenger gets home safely.”

As of this past Monday, 62 people have died in crashes on roads statewide, according to the New Hampshire Department of Safety’s Division of Motor Vehicles. Alcohol, drugs, or both were determined to be factors in 83 deadly crashes in 2024 and claimed 93 lives. Data for 2025 and 2026 remain pending.

The NHOHS thanks all agencies and their members who are participating in this effort to protect lives and take dangerous drivers off the roads, as well as the residents and visitors of New Hampshire who commit to driving safely. Anyone who sees a potentially impaired driver on the road should make note of their vehicle make and model, color, license plate, and location, and report it to 911 immediately.

08/20/2026

Roadside work doesn't stop during the busy days of August.​

If you see law enforcement, emergency responders, road crews, tow operators, or a disabled vehicle ahead, slow down and move over when it's safe to do so. Giving people along the roadside extra space helps keep everyone safe.​

A little extra room can make a big difference.​
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08/19/2026

Back-to-school means yellow buses are back on New Hampshire roads—from quiet neighborhoods in the North Country to busy streets along the Seacoast.​

​ALL DRIVERS must stop for flashing lights and stop signs on school buses. ​

Children may be crossing the road, and a few extra seconds of patience can help keep them safe.​

Here's to a safe start to the school year. ​
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