MAHighwaySafety

Follow @mass_ogr for important traffic safety messaging and to learn about grant opportunities to support road safety, public safety and security initiatives.

@mass_ogr is now on Twitter! The Highway Safety Division is 1 of 4 divisions at OGR, along with Homeland Security, Justice & Prevention, and Research & Policy Analysis divisions. The Highway Safety Division will shift to posting under the new handle.

90% of US vehicle occupants wear seat belts. If you don't, why?

Child Passenger Safety Week continues. Make sure your child's seat is properly installed. This Saturday (9/24), there are car seat checkup events around the state, including in South Boston, Somerset, North Reading, Townsend, and East Longmeadow. mass.gov/service-detail…

Car seat safety begins at home. Before leaving your house, make sure your child is in the right car seat for their age, weight, and height. Visit NHTSA.gov/TheRightSeat to learn more. #ChildPassengerSafetyWeek

Somerset Police Department Awarded Funding Through State's Municipal Road Safety Grant Program somersetpd.org/somerset-polic…

It's National Child Passenger Safety Week. As your child grows, make sure they stay in #TheRightSeat

42% of children killed in crashes in 2020 were unrestrained (NHTSA) Keep your child secured in the right car seat for their age, height and weight. Find out more: nhtsa.gov/campaign/right…

This is Child Passenger Safety Week Keeping your kids safe when you are on the road is your top priority. Check out our website for information on car seat installation, car seat laws, and locating a local car seat inspection site. mass.gov/car-seat-safety

Child Passenger Safety Week begins tomorrow! Did you know that most child seats are not properly installed? Find a car seat inspection site near you here: mass.gov/service-detail…

Running a red light puts everyone at risk. Stop on red. No excuses. 🛑 🛑 #SlowDown #GetHomeSafely

So simple. So safe. So smart. Seat belts are the most important safety feature in your vehicle. Buckle up every trip, every time. #clickit #buckleup

Next week is Child Passenger Safety Week (Sept. 18 to 24). It is a fantastic time to make sure your child is in the right car seat AND that it’s installed correctly. Visit NHTSA.gov/TheRightSeat for tips to keep your child as safe as possible.

It's a beautiful day to #BuckleUp and...

2021 was the worst year for fatal crashes in Massachusetts in over a decade. 2022 is trending even worse, year to date. Please be safe. Take care of yourself and others. #buckleup #putitdown #slowdown #DriveSober

👁️ eyes on the road ✋ hands on the wheel 🧠 mind on driving #JustDrive

This click it or ticket video was produced by the US Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Their mission & ours, is to save lives on the nation's roadways. Be safe and we are always here if you should need us. youtu.be/dP_PzulJdqo

School Starts Tomorrow! It is against the law to pass a school bus while the lights are flashing. 1st offense for violating this law is a $250 fine, a second offense is $500 and a third offense is $1,000. A second conviction will result in the suspension of a drivers license

Please use caution in and around these areas as well as school bus stops! We would like to wish all students a safe and successful school year! #nantucket #nantucketpolice #nantucketpd

Car seat inspections start at 10 a.m. Come to the APD parking lot to have your installed car seat checked for safety. #ArlingtonMA