Iowa Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau

Iowa Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau

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Welcome to the official page of the Iowa Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau. This is the official page of the Iowa Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau.

Our vision is for Iowa to be a place where motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists share the safest roads in the nation. The purpose of this page is to provide news and general information about Iowa GTSB and traffic safety efforts to the public. Each state is required to have a highway safety program directed by guidelines of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). GTSB is a bure

05/26/2026

Hide and seek can turn deadly if vehicles are left unlocked. Keep curious kiddos safe by locking your vehicle at all times.
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Learn more about how to prevent hot car deaths- https://www.nhtsa.gov/campaign/heatstroke

05/25/2026

They protected our country, now it's time to honor their service and sacrifice by protecting each other on the road.

GTSB thanks all veterans and active military members for their service and wishes everyone a safe Memorial Day!

05/22/2026

Whether you're firing up the grill, taking the boat out, or just hanging out, make sure a sober ride is part of your Memorial Day weekend plans! This code is valid from 3pm on 5/22 until 3am on 5/25 and will be capped at 1,000 redemptions.

Thank you to Doll Distributing - Des Moines for providing this voucher!

Photos from Iowa Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau's post 05/21/2026

"Never" can happen to anyone, any time, any place. Heatstroke is the leading cause of non-crash vehicle deaths in kids under the age of 15.
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Hot car deaths are preventable, and taking the time to move the toy, set the reminder, or check the backseat again can be the difference between life and death.

05/19/2026

If you nearly passed out after seeing the total at the pump recently, this one's for you.
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Gas prices may be up, but adopting good driving habits can save you both gas and money. Safer roads + More money in your pocket = a Win-Win

Photos from Iowa Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau's post 05/18/2026

safety is always trending💅

05/16/2026

The tassel was worth the hassle. Drive like it.
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Congratulations to all of the 2026 graduates!

05/15/2026

Staff Shoutout🎉
GTSB staff members Brett Tjepkes, Sheri Krohn, Brandi Thompson, Nicole Hassenstab, and Mick Mulhern all recently attained their Highway Traffic Safety Professional (HTSP) Certification through the U.S. Department of Transportation Transportation Safety Institute in partnership with NHTSA.

This prestigious credential requires a rigorous curriculum focused on data-driven planning, federal grant management, and core safety strategies. By achieving this milestone, GTSB team members have demonstrated an elite level of expertise in creating safer roads for Iowa.

05/14/2026

Leather for motorcyclists? Groundbreaking.
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May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness month, and wearing safety gear is SO in this season. Dress for success (and safety) with protective layers, gloves, boots, and a DOT certified helmet.

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215 E 7th Street
Des Moines, IA
50319

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm