Iowa Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau

Speaker Shoutout!
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Our breakout and general session speakers and presenters shared a wealth of knowledge, impactful stories, and even some fun activities at our 2026 conference! The wide range of presentation topics is a great example of how traffic safety is a multifaceted approach and everyone plays a role in keeping Iowans safe on the road. Thank you for joining us!

Iowa's Drug Recognition Experts are highly skilled and extensively trained to identify drug impaired drivers. We recognized several DRE's at our annual conference who have gone above and beyond both in the classroom and in the field. Thanks to their knowledge and dedication, every evaluation and every interaction is a step towards safer roads and safer drivers in Iowa.

Join us in thanking these DRE's for their hard work! 👏

We were honored to recognize our 2026 Commissioner's Award for Traffic Safety winners at our annual conference last week. These individuals and teams have gone above and beyond to make Iowa's roads safer through their dedicated enforcement, engagement, and education efforts.

Join us in thanking and congratulating our winners! 👏

Whether you're packing the car for a camping trip or loading up the truck for a summer DIY project, be sure your cargo is secure (and flagged if it extends over 4 feet) before you hit the road.
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Remember: If you wouldn't feel safe driving behind another car with that same load, it's probably a sign to downsize and add security measures.
(Iowa Code: 321.394)

Coming soon to an event near you👀
GTSB and the Iowa State Patrol are excited to reveal our new Rollover Simulator! This simulator is a unique traveling educational tool that replicates the dynamics of a rollover scenario in a real car in real time. Capable of rolling at various speeds and complete with life-size dummies, this simulator shows how wearing a seatbelt can drastically change the outcome of a crash.
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Want the sim to come to your area? Contact the Iowa State Patrol's Public Resource Officer's here: https://dps.iowa.gov/public-resource-officer-unit

Waiting > Hating. Always yield to cyclists in the right-of-way. 🚲

NEWS🚨
GTSB is partnering with the Central Iowa Traffic Safety Task Force (CITSTF), and law enforcement across Iowa June 8-12, 2026, for the second annual statewide Move Over enforcement project.

Read More: https://dps.iowa.gov/press-release/2026-06-01/lights-flashing-move-over-when-passing

Hide and seek can turn deadly if vehicles are left unlocked. Keep curious kiddos safe by locking your vehicle at all times.
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Learn more about how to prevent hot car deaths- https://www.nhtsa.gov/campaign/heatstroke

They protected our country, now it's time to honor their service and sacrifice by protecting each other on the road.

GTSB thanks all veterans and active military members for their service and wishes everyone a safe Memorial Day!

Whether you're firing up the grill, taking the boat out, or just hanging out, make sure a sober ride is part of your Memorial Day weekend plans! This code is valid from 3pm on 5/22 until 3am on 5/25 and will be capped at 1,000 redemptions.

Thank you to Doll Distributing - Des Moines for providing this voucher!