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Alabama Governor Issues Emergency Declaration due to Strong Storms

PROCLAMATION  BY THE GOVERNOR 

WHEREAS, the State of Alabama has experienced high winds and storm conditions that have left thousands of Alabama homes and businesses without power; 

WHEREAS, work crews will have to work many hours to restore power; 

WHEREAS, power...

Extension of State Declaration Issued for Michigan

Pursuant to Title 49 CFR § 390.25, I, William R. Paden, Regional Field Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, declare an emergency exists that warrants extension of the Michigan Emergency Declaration continuing the exemption granted in accordance with 49 CFR § 390.23(a...

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For more information or inquiries about the Our Roads, Our Safety program please contact OurRoads@dot.gov or call FMCSA’s information line at 1-800-832-5660.

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Campaign Materials

Our Roads, Our Safety partnership makes available a wide range of materials that any organization with an interest in road safety may use to raise awareness and further and promote safe driving around large trucks and buses. See material from the new Voices of Safety public safety...

About the Our Roads, Our SafetyⓇ Campaign

Road safety is everyone’s responsibility - passenger vehicle drivers, truck drivers, bus drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) developed Our Roads, Our SafetyⓇ, a national safety campaign to encourage road users to share the road safely...

Social Media Content

Join the Our Roads, Our Safety effort by spreading the word about driving safely around large trucks and buses to all your friends, family and colleagues. By sharing the content and graphics below you could help save a life!

Voices of Safety:...

Tips for Truck and Bus Drivers

Large trucks and buses face unique safety challenges. The following tips can help truck and bus drivers make a plan for road safety.