About Us

Utah Department of Public Safety Highway Safety Office logo

The Utah Highway Safety Office (UHSO) works to make Utah roads safer by changing driver behavior. They use data, education, and funding to help everyone on the road get home safely.

Our Mission

To eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries through programs that encourage safer driving habits.

What They Do

  • Safety Campaigns: They run programs like “Click It or Ticket” and “Drive Sober” to stop distracted, impaired, or unbuckled driving.
  • Specialized Safety: They provide resources for pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcyclists, and senior drivers.
  • Car Seat Safety: They help parents find and properly install car seats for children.
  • Crash Data: They track and share statistics on road accidents to identify and fix safety problems.
  • Grants & Support: They provide funding and tools to local police and organizations to improve community safety.