The Dutchess County Traffic Safety Board (DCTSB) is a coalition of law enforcement, education, health and service agencies, and individuals committed to ensuring that our streets, sidewalks, and residents remain safe and secure.
The Dutchess County Traffic Safety Board supports effective traffic safety and injury prevention programming to reduce injuries, fatalities, and related economic impact for all Dutchess County highway users.
Turning? Backing up? Driving at night? Look for Pedestrians!
New York State law requires that all bicyclists under the age of 14 are required to wear approved bicycle helmets when bicycling.
Child Passenger Restraints Are Not An Option, They Are The Law!
Traffic Law 1174(A) requires drivers to stop from either direction, even on a divided highway any time a school bus red lights are flashing.
Every year, approximately 14,000 people in the US are killed or injured while crossing a street or highway.
Parking spaces and ramps are specifically designed and reserved for use by people with disabilities.
Watch Out For Me is a traffic safety campaign to educate the public and promote safe driving, walking, and bicycling.
Educating the public about safe driving, motorcycling, bicycling, and walking habits.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)—How to Identify Unsafe Motorcycle Helmets
NYS Department of Health—Motorcycle Helmets
NYS DMV—Motorcycle Manual Preparing to Ride
NYS Vehicle & Traffic Law on Motorcycles, Mopeds & ATVs
SmartRider Motorcycle Safety Program, Inc.—Motorcycle Instruction
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration—School Bus Safety Information
NYS Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee—Be Smart Share the Road With School Buses (Penalties)
NYS Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee—Operation Safe Stop School Bus Safety
Safe Kids Worldwide—School Bus Safety Tips
