Child Passenger Safety
Motor vehicle crashes are the number one cause of unintentional deaths of children under 16 years of age in the United States.
Driving Dynamics
The Maine Driving Dynamics course is a driver improvement course designed to improve a student's defensive driving.
Updates
Publications
Letter to the Editor (PDF)
Newsletter
The Maine Liaison - Summer 2025 (PDF)
2025 Maine Driver Educator Summit
The Maine Bureau of Highway Safety, AAA Northern New England, and The Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles are excited to bring together national, local and regional leaders in traffic safety and driver education for the first statewide driver educator summit. This is an opportunity to come together and share information that is a valuable part of our continued education. Learn about new products, teaching methods and the latest trends to keep our next generation of drivers safe.
Tickets to Register
Wednesday, September 3 8:30am - 4:00pm
14 Great Falls Plaza
Auburn, ME 04210
Child Passenger Safety Summit
The Maine Bureau of Highway Safety is excited to announce our upcoming Child Passenger Safety Summit. This event presents a unique opportunity for Child Passenger Safety Technicians (CPSTs) to deepen their expertise, earn continuing education units (CEUs) and seat sign offs for recertification. Engage with leading manufacturers and exhibitors while networking with fellow professionals dedicated to ensuring the safety of our youngest passengers. Don’t miss this chance to elevate your skills and contribute to the vital mission of child passenger safety!
Sunday, September 21: Half-day, four-hour public car seat check event for seat sign offs.
Monday, September 22: Full day with 6 CEU sessions along with opportunities to meet and network with manufacturers and other exhibitors.
Registration Form
Bangor Cross Insurance Center
515 Main Street, Bangor, ME.
$50.00 per registrant, nonrefundable
Forensic Phlebotomy Class Fall 2025
The Maine Forensic Phlebotomy Program is a State of Maine, Bureau of Highway Safety approved training designed to assist qualified law enforcement officers in the procedures of venipuncture for investigative purposes. Law enforcement officers will learn the ethical and legal aspects of phlebotomy, anatomy and physiology and safety precautions.
Online: 10/6/2025 – 11/9/20205
In Person: 11/12/2025 – 11/14/2025
Clinical Period: 11/15/2025 – 2/12/2026
Please register in advance to attend.
Child Passenger Safety Certification Training
Coming up in the year we have multiple Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Technician certification courses. Certified Technicians utilize their knowledge through a variety of activities, including car seat checks, where parents and caregivers receive education and hands-on experience on the proper use of their child restraint and safety belt systems.
