DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2026 AS “NATIONAL TRAFFIC AWARENESS MONTH” IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Introduced by Tizzy Lockman and 1 co-sponsor

Designates August 2026 as National Traffic Awareness Month in Delaware to promote traffic safety awareness and related public education efforts.

Passed In House by Voice Vote

Summary of SCR 210 (Delaware, 153rd Session)

Purpose and intent

SCR 210 designates August 2026 as “National Traffic Awareness Month” in the State of Delaware.

The resolution expresses the state’s recognition of traffic safety concerns and aims to raise public awareness about traffic-related risks and best practices for safe driving.

Key provisions

Formal designation: The bill proclaims August 2026 as National Traffic Awareness Month within Delaware.

Public messaging and recognition: While the text provided does not prescribe specific programs, the designation typically encourages state agencies, local governments, schools, law enforcement, and community organizations to promote traffic safety messages during the designated month (e.g., seat belt use, sober driving, distracted driving prevention, pedestrian and bicycle safety).

Observance guidance: The resolution may encourage educational activities, public service announcements, and events to highlight traffic safety data, best practices, and resources for reducing crashes and injuries on Delaware roads.

Who/what is affected

The designation primarily impacts state and local government agencies, traffic safety organizations, schools, law enforcement, and the general public in Delaware.

It may influence the scheduling or prioritization of traffic safety campaigns and related events throughout August 2026.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Introduction and passage:

Introduced in the Senate on June 16, 2026.
Passed in the Senate with a vote of 21 YES (June 16, 2026).
Passed in the House by voice vote (June 17, 2026).

Nature of action: As a concurrent or simple resolution, SCR 210 is a symbolic designation and typically does not authorize new spending or create new statutory obligations. It serves to acknowledge and promote awareness rather than impose regulatory requirements.

Effective date: The designation applies to August 2026, within the calendar year 2026.

Remarks

The bill was sponsored by two co-sponsors, Tizzy Lockman and Cyndie Romer, indicating bipartisan support for traffic safety awareness.

No specific enforcement mechanisms or funding allocations are described in the summary; any programs would likely depend on existing state resources and partner organizations implementing awareness activities during August 2026.