Press Releases from KOHS

Gov. Beshear: Team Kentucky Encourages Teens To Drive Safely and Win Big
Gov. Andy Beshear today announced that registration is open for…

Kentuckians Reminded To Arrange Sober Transportation for St. Patrick’s Day
This St. Patrick’s Day, Team Kentucky is reminding everyone…

Super Bowl Celebrators Reminded: ‘Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk’
For many Kentuckians, celebrating Super Bowl Sunday with friends…

Kentucky Law Enforcement Officers Honored for Impaired Driving Enforcement
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 10, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear recognized…

Kentucky Drivers Reminded To Plan Safe Rides This Holiday Season
Team Kentucky values the safety of every driver and passenger…

Travel Safely This Thanksgiving: Buckle Up And Put The Phone Down
As families across Kentucky take to the roads this Thanksgiving,…

Kentuckians Reminded To Move Over on Roadways To Keep First Responders Safe
During Crash Responder Safety Week, Nov. 17-21, Team Kentucky…

Gov. Andy Beshear Declares Oct. 29 ‘Buckle Up, Phone Down Day’ To Promote Safer Highways
To encourage Kentucky drivers to take two simple life-saving…

As Halloween Approaches, Kentuckians Are Reminded “Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving”
To keep Kentuckians safe this Halloween, Team Kentucky is reminding…

Kentucky Teens Encouraged To Buckle Up and Stay Focused Behind the Wheel
To promote highway safety, Team Kentucky joins the national effort…

Kentucky Joins ‘Operation Crash Reduction’ to Prevent Tragedies on Roadways
To encourage seat belt use, save lives and prevent serious injuries…

Kentuckians Reminded to Share the Road During National Pedestrian Safety Month
October is National Pedestrian Safety Month, and Kentuckians…

Team Kentucky Reminds Drivers Child Safety Seats Save Lives
Team Kentucky Reminds Drivers Child Safety Seats Save Lives
Sept.…

Law Enforcement and Child Passenger Safety Experts Recognized for Excellence in Seat Belt and Child Restraint Enforcement
Today, state officials recognized nearly 100 state and local…

Governor’s Awards to Honor Law Enforcement and Child Passenger Safety Personnel for Excellence in Occupant Protection Enforcement
Despite the implementation of laws and a wealth of data showing…

Kentucky Participates in Nationwide Campaign To Curb Impaired Driving During Labor Day Weekend
As Labor Day approaches, Kentuckians are reminded to celebrate…

Kentucky Taps the Brakes on Speeding This Summer
As travel increases this summer, Kentuckians are encouraged…

Celebrate This Fourth of July Weekend Responsibly
Team Kentucky is reminding all Kentuckians that if their Independence…

Kentuckians Urged to Buckle Up Ahead of Memorial Day Travel
Kentuckians are reminded to buckle up and properly secure children…

Gov. Beshear Announces Decline in Highway Fatalities in 2024
Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that highway fatalities in…

Kentucky Officials Urges Drivers: Look Twice, Share the Road
FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 1, 2025) – Team Kentucky reminds everyone…

Gov. Beshear Honors Teens in Kentucky Safe Teen Driving Challenge
Gov. Andy Beshear, state transportation officials and partners…

Kentucky Officials Urge Motorists To Avoid Distracted Driving
For National Distracted Driving Awareness Month this April,…

Kentuckians Urged to Plan for a Sober Ride This St. Patrick’s Day
Team Kentucky is reminding everyone that buzzed driving is drunk…

Super Bowl Enthusiasts Reminded ‘Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk’
Regardless of who Kentuckians choose to root for during Super…

Kentucky Drivers Reminded To Plan Safe Rides This Holiday Season
To help protect our new Kentucky home and keep roadways safe…

Kentucky Law Enforcement Officers Honored for Impaired Driving Enforcement
Today, nearly 200 state and local law enforcement officers were…

Thanksgiving Travelers Urged To Buckle Up and Put the Phone Away
As the holidays approach, Team Kentucky reminds motorists of…

Gov. Beshear Proclaims Nov. 18-22 Crash Responder Safety Week
To help safeguard those who protect us, Gov. Andy Beshear is…

Gov. Andy Beshear Declares Oct. 30 ‘Buckle Up, Phone Down Day’ to Promote Safer Highways
Team Kentucky and Gov. Andy Beshear are calling on all Kentuckians…

Kentuckians Are Encouraged To Be Safe When Driving This Halloween
As Halloween approaches, Team Kentucky reminds all Kentuckians…

Kentucky Parents Encouraged To Teach Teens ‘Keys to Driving’ Before They Take to the Road
Supporting the Beshear administration’s priority of road safety…

Kentuckians Encouraged To Work Together To Save Lives on Roadways
As part of a regional initiative aimed at encouraging seat belt…

Gov. Andy Beshear: ‘October Is National Pedestrian Safety Month’
Gov. Andy Beshear, who has made public health and safety a top…
August 21, 2024
Law Enforcement and Child Passenger Safety Experts Recognized for Excellence in Seat Belt and Child Restraint Enforcement
August 12, 2024
Kentucky Joins National Effort to Prevent Impaired Driving During Labor Day Holiday
July 8, 2024
As travel increases this summer, Kentuckians are reminded to slow down and pay attention to posted speed limits to keep all road users safe.
July 1, 2024
As Independence Day quickly approaches, Kentuckians are reminded to plan for a safe ride home if celebrations include alcohol.
April 19, 2024
Kentucky Officials Encourage Drivers to Share the Road With
Motorcycles and Bikes
Motorcycles and Bikes
March 28, 2024
New Kentucky Highway Safety Website Provides User-Friendly Resource to Promote Safer Roads
May 19, 2023
Kentucky Office of Highway Safety Reminds Kentuckians to Click It or Ticket Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend
April 12, 2023
Transportation Cabinet, Kentucky State Police Announce Decrease in 2022 Highway Fatality Count
March 06, 2023
Kentucky Office of Highway Safety Receives $30,000 Federal Grant for Distracted Driving Prevention and Awareness
March 01, 2023
Kentucky Receives $25,000 Federal Grant to Install Traffic Garden for Youth in Dayton
