Tx. Dot launches new service

On October 11th, Tx. DOT will begin broadcasting travel advisory information through a Highway Advisory Radio System. Commuters can tune to 1610 AM, and receive updates on any incidents on the following roadways:

• I-10 from the New Mexico border to Clint/San Elizario
• US 54 from the Mexico border to New Mexico
• US 62/180 (Montana) at Loop 375

The system will provide the following information:

• Incidents blocking traffic lanes
• Daily construction/maintenance closures
• Weather emergencies
• Amber/Silver alert

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Does your station need a story? Here are a few ideas based on monthly traffic focus enforcements by the EPPD.

April 2009 Traffic Focus:
Signaling Turns; use of Turn Signals
(TC 545.104)
Signals by Hand and Arm or by Signal Lamps
(TC 545.106)
Driving on roadway laned for traffic
(TC 545.060)

TRAFFIC SAFETY FOCUS
December 2008:
Stop Sign Violations

TRAFFIC SAFETY FOCUS
November 2008:
Safety Belt and Child Restraint

TRAFFIC SAFETY FOCUS
October 2008:
Following Distance

TRAFFIC SAFETY FOCUS
September 2008:
Speeding Violations

TRAFFIC SAFETY FOCUS
August 2008:
Due to the recent increase in collisions involving pedestrians, this month's traffic focus will pertain to pedestrian violations.
Pedestrain Violations

TRAFFIC SAFETY FOCUS
July 2008:
Motorcycle Helmets

June 2008 Traffic Focus:
Traffic Control Signals in general
(TC 544.007)

May 2008 Traffic Focus:
Safety Belts
(TC 545.413) and
Child passenger
Safety Seat Systems
(TC 545.412)

April 2008 Traffic Focus:
Signaling Turns; use of Turn Signals
(TC 545.104)
Signals by Hand and Arm or by Signal Lamps
(TC 545.106)

March 2008 Traffic Focus:
Restricted access
(TC 545.064) and
Driving on Divided Highway
(545.063)

January 2008 Traffic Focus:
Operation of Vehicle without license plate or registraton insignia
(TC 502.404) and
Taillamps required
(TC 547.322)

December 2007 Traffic Focus:
Signal and Turnsignals
(TC 545.101, 545.103, & 545.104)

November 2007 Traffic Focus:
Protective Headgear
(TC 661.003)

October 2007 Traffic Focus:
Seatbelts
(TC 545.412 to 545.513)

September 2007 Traffic Focus:
Passing a School Bus
(TC 545.066)

August 2007 Traffic Focus:
Intersection Violation
(TC 544.007 to 544.010)

July 2007 Traffic Focus:
Following Too Closely
(TC 545.062)

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