No matter your age or the amount of driving experience, this is some great information. One of the most essential safety features in your vehicle is YOU. When you choose to turn off your phone, buckle up, and slow down, you choose safer roads for everyone.

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🚧 Henderson County Traffic Alert 🚧 📍 I-40 East @ MM 98.4 🚛 Oversized load involved ⛔ All lanes blocked 🚗 Please seek an alternate route 📲 Check for updates at Smartway.TN.gov #TrafficAlert #HendersonCounty #I40 #TNTraffic #SmartWayTN

We are working a fatal crash on I-40 eastbound at MM 98 involving an oversized load and at least two other CMVs. A large beam is across the roadway. Expect extended closures. myTDOT will provide detour info.

🚗👶 It’s National Child Passenger Safety Week! Did you know car seats reduce the risk of injury in a crash by up to 82%? Always use the right seat for your child’s age, weight, and height. Learn more from NHTSA 👉 nhtsa.gov/carseat #ChildPassengerSafety #TNHighwayPatrol

Rear-facing is safest! Keep kids in a rear-facing seat for as long as possible. That is, until they hit the height or weight limit listed on your car seat. Learn more at CarSeatSafety.Kids #TNCPSWeek

Today is National Seat Check Saturday! Find the nearest free car seat checkpoint or fitting station to ensure your child’s car seat is correctly installed and the right seat for their age and size.

Capt. Jones and SIA Jones from City of Jackson, TN, along with Trp. Rivers from THPJackson were invited to talk to students at Fayette-Ware High this past week. Many topics were covered including traffic safety, law enforcement recruitment, Among several other topics! #GoWildcats

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I am proud to announce the promotion of Caleb Cooper to Lieutenant over Gibson County, Troop B, THPJackson District. Congratulations!

I am proud to announce the promotion of Shavonna Rivers to Sergeant in the THPMemphis District. Congratulations.

I am proud to announce the promotion of Scottie Love to Sergeant in the THPJackson District. Congratulations.

Come on out to Texas Roadhouse in Jackson! Troopers are working with local agencies and athletes to raise funds for the Special Olympics until 8 p.m. tonight. Enjoy the fun and food! Texas Roadhouse Special Olympics TN City of Jackson, TN - Police Department City of Jackson, TN

Today on #NationalHeroDay we celebrate the men and women of the Tennessee Highway Patrol, Tennessee Highway Safety Office, TACN, CIED, Driver Services Division, Office of Homeland Security and all first responders who work together to serve, secure and protect the people of Tennessee.

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Trooper Crocker and Trooper Norris were at Clarksburg School today to discuss occupant restraint safety. The roll-over machine was used to show all in attendance the importance of seatbelts and child restraint devices!

We enjoy working with our local agencies to improve the overall safety for our motorists on Tennessee roadways! Thanks to the Decatur County Sheriff’s Office for the collaborative effort during our latest checkpoint and saturation in the area #BoozeItAndLoseIt #DriveHighGetADUI

Reflect on how your driving choices affect not only yourself but also everyone else on the road. Behind the wheel, are you… 🚗 Paying attention? 🚗 Looking out for pedestrians? 🚗 Obeying the speed limit? Share with your teen driver!

Captain McCarley, along with Henderson Co. Lt. Azbill, and Sgt. French welcomed Trp. Peyton Brown. Today is his 1st day in the “Mighty Eighth”. Trp. Brown recently completed the Highway Patrol Training Academy. He must now complete a 10-week intense FTO program. Welcome aboard!

Phone use remains one of the most preventable causes of distracted driving. Switching devices to ‘Do Not Disturb’ mode can curb the urge to check notifications on the road. tntrafficsafety.org/distracted-dri… #DoNotDisturbWhileDrivingDay