Washington Traffic Safety Commission – ClarkCountyToday.com https://www.clarkcountytoday.com Your News Source with Integrity Tue, 11 Aug 2026 22:06:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/cropped-Andis-CCT-Icon-NEW-170522-01-1-36x36.jpg Washington Traffic Safety Commission – ClarkCountyToday.com https://www.clarkcountytoday.com 32 32 Increased motorcycle safety patrols coming to Clark County July 10-26 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/increased-motorcycle-safety-patrols-coming-to-clark-county-july-10-26/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=increased-motorcycle-safety-patrols-coming-to-clark-county-july-10-26 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/increased-motorcycle-safety-patrols-coming-to-clark-county-july-10-26/#respond Wed, 08 Jul 2026 22:03:23 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/uncategorized/increased-motorcycle-safety-patrols-coming-to-clark-county-july-10-26/ Motorcyclists made up 16% of WA traffic fatalities over five years despite being in just 3% of crashes.

Motorcyclists made up 16% of WA traffic fatalities over five years despite being in just 3% of crashes.]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/increased-motorcycle-safety-patrols-coming-to-clark-county-july-10-26/feed/ 0 WSP ‘Surviving Summer’ campaign begins in June https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/wsp-surviving-summer-campaign-begins-in-june/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=wsp-surviving-summer-campaign-begins-in-june https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/wsp-surviving-summer-campaign-begins-in-june/#respond Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:25:21 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/uncategorized/wsp-surviving-summer-campaign-begins-in-june/ More than 1,500 people have died in Washington summer crashes over the past eight seasons, averaging 60 fatal collisions per month.

More than 1,500 people have died in Washington summer crashes over the past eight seasons, averaging 60 fatal collisions per month.]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/wsp-surviving-summer-campaign-begins-in-june/feed/ 0 Opinion: Hands free but not risk free – the one touch limit https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-hands-free-but-not-risk-free-the-one-touch-limit/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=opinion-hands-free-but-not-risk-free-the-one-touch-limit https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-hands-free-but-not-risk-free-the-one-touch-limit/#respond Thu, 07 May 2026 20:15:53 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/uncategorized/opinion-hands-free-but-not-risk-free-the-one-touch-limit/ Washington law allows just one touch while driving — but crash data say even that carries real risk.

Washington law allows just one touch while driving — but crash data say even that carries real risk.]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-hands-free-but-not-risk-free-the-one-touch-limit/feed/ 0 Opinion: Oversized tires and the frequency illusion https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-oversized-tires-and-the-frequency-illusion/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=opinion-oversized-tires-and-the-frequency-illusion https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-oversized-tires-and-the-frequency-illusion/#respond Thu, 19 Feb 2026 22:06:14 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/?p=181959 Doug Dahl explains why tires that extend beyond fenders are illegal and how frequency illusion shapes perceptions about traffic safety.

Doug Dahl explains why tires that extend beyond fenders are illegal and how frequency illusion shapes perceptions about traffic safety. ]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-oversized-tires-and-the-frequency-illusion/feed/ 0 Is it time to lower the legal limit for blood alcohol content to 0.05 in the state of Washington? https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/is-it-time-to-lower-the-legal-limit-for-blood-alcohol-content-to-0-05-in-the-state-of-washington/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=is-it-time-to-lower-the-legal-limit-for-blood-alcohol-content-to-0-05-in-the-state-of-washington https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/is-it-time-to-lower-the-legal-limit-for-blood-alcohol-content-to-0-05-in-the-state-of-washington/#comments Fri, 06 Feb 2026 18:58:22 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/?p=181511 Mothers Against Drunk Driving and families affected by impaired driving are urging Washington lawmakers to lower the legal BAC limit to 0.05, citing prevention data and personal testimony from Clark County residents.

Mothers Against Drunk Driving and families affected by impaired driving are urging Washington lawmakers to lower the legal BAC limit to 0.05, citing prevention data and personal testimony from Clark County residents. ]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/is-it-time-to-lower-the-legal-limit-for-blood-alcohol-content-to-0-05-in-the-state-of-washington/feed/ 9 Opinion: How to use a two-way left turn lane https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-how-to-use-a-two-way-left-turn-lane/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=opinion-how-to-use-a-two-way-left-turn-lane https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-how-to-use-a-two-way-left-turn-lane/#respond Thu, 12 Jun 2025 20:50:06 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/?p=171521 Doug Dahl explains the legal and safety reasoning behind using two-way left turn lanes for both entering and exiting traffic.

Doug Dahl explains the legal and safety reasoning behind using two-way left turn lanes for both entering and exiting traffic.]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-how-to-use-a-two-way-left-turn-lane/feed/ 0 Secure Your Load, Save a Life: Washington campaign returns to prevent crashes and protect communities https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/secure-your-load-save-a-life-washington-campaign-returns-to-prevent-crashes-and-protect-communities/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=secure-your-load-save-a-life-washington-campaign-returns-to-prevent-crashes-and-protect-communities https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/secure-your-load-save-a-life-washington-campaign-returns-to-prevent-crashes-and-protect-communities/#respond Wed, 04 Jun 2025 19:28:03 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/?p=171096 State agencies are relaunching a campaign to prevent crashes caused by unsecured vehicle loads, with patrols, discounts, and public outreach efforts beginning this week.

State agencies are relaunching a campaign to prevent crashes caused by unsecured vehicle loads, with patrols, discounts, and public outreach efforts beginning this week.]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/secure-your-load-save-a-life-washington-campaign-returns-to-prevent-crashes-and-protect-communities/feed/ 0 Clark County District Court encourages residents to take pledge to not drive while impaired https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/clark-county-district-court-encourages-residents-to-take-pledge-to-not-drive-while-impaired/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=clark-county-district-court-encourages-residents-to-take-pledge-to-not-drive-while-impaired https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/clark-county-district-court-encourages-residents-to-take-pledge-to-not-drive-while-impaired/#respond Wed, 27 Nov 2024 01:58:32 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/?p=163057 Clark County District Court launches National Impaired Driving Prevention Month with a pledge to drive alcohol and drug-free.

Clark County District Court launches National Impaired Driving Prevention Month with a pledge to drive alcohol and drug-free.]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/clark-county-district-court-encourages-residents-to-take-pledge-to-not-drive-while-impaired/feed/ 0 Construction Zone Safety Campaign launched https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/construction-zone-safety-campaign-launched/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=construction-zone-safety-campaign-launched https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/construction-zone-safety-campaign-launched/#respond Fri, 07 Jun 2024 21:13:16 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/?p=155701 Washington state has surpassed a 30-year high in traffic fatalities and work zone crashes doubled in 2023.

Washington state has surpassed a 30-year high in traffic fatalities and work zone crashes doubled in 2023.]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/construction-zone-safety-campaign-launched/feed/ 0 Opinion: Leaving kids alone in cars https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-leaving-kids-alone-in-cars/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=opinion-leaving-kids-alone-in-cars https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-leaving-kids-alone-in-cars/#respond Thu, 30 May 2024 20:11:39 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/?p=155290 Target Zero Manager Doug Dahl answers a reader’s question about the danger of leaving kids in cars.

Target Zero Manager Doug Dahl answers a reader’s question about the danger of leaving kids in cars.]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-leaving-kids-alone-in-cars/feed/ 0