ALEA Launches 12 Days of Safety Campaign for Alabama Holidays

As families across Alabama get ready for holiday travel, shopping, celebrations, and ringing in the New Year, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is stepping in with a familiar reminder that safety still comes first.

ALEA is launching its annual 12 Days of Safety campaign, a holiday season initiative designed to reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities during one of the busiest travel periods of the year. The campaign runs from December 21 through January 1 and delivers a daily safety reminder through social media, videos, photos, and public outreach.

According to ALEA Secretary Hal Taylor, the goal is simple. Make memories, not tragedies. Here is the full daily countdown ALEA is sharing with Alabamians this holiday season.

• Day 1 December 21 Know Before You Go. Winter begins and drivers are urged to check weather conditions, road conditions, and vehicle readiness before traveling.
• Day 2 December 22 Merry and Bright but Alert. A reminder to stay visible and aware in busy parking lots, shopping centers, and crosswalks.
• Day 3 December 23 Take It Easy on the Eggnog. Plan ahead, choose a sober ride, and avoid impaired driving.
• Day 4 December 24 Don’t Be a Grinch Behind the Wheel. Practice patience, courtesy, and share the road as holiday travel peaks.
• Day 5 December 25 Buckle Up Buttercup. Seat belts save lives every seat every trip every time.
• Day 6 December 26 Don’t Drive in a Holidaze. Watch for fatigue and avoid drowsy driving after late nights and long days.
• Day 7 December 27 No After Holiday Deals Behind the Wheel. Put phones down and avoid distracted driving.
• Day 8 December 28 Precious Cargo. Make sure children are secured in proper car seats.
• Day 9 December 29 Finding the Right Seat for Safety. Booster seat reminders for growing children.
• Day 10 December 30 Give the Gift of Safety. Teen driver reminders and Alabama’s Graduated Driver License laws.
• Day 11 December 31 Some Accessories Don’t Go with Your Party Dress. New Year’s Eve impaired driving prevention.
• Day 12 January 1 Oh Deer. Extra caution on rural roads due to increased wildlife activity.

ALEA troopers will maintain a strong presence statewide throughout the holiday season, focusing on impaired driving, speeding, distracted driving, and seat belt enforcement.

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As the year comes to a close, ALEA reminds everyone that the best gift you can give is arriving safely. Slow down, buckle up, and stay alert on Alabama roads this holiday season.