Governor Joe Lombardo has declared October 12‑18 as Traffic Safety Week, and the centerpiece of the celebration is the 2026 Nevada Traffic Safety Summit. Hosted by the Nevada Department of Transportation and the Nevada Office of Traffic Safety, the summit runs Tuesday, October 13 through Thursday, October 15 at the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa in Reno.
Why the summit matters for Nevada families
“Impaired driving continues to be a big issue in the state of Nevada,” said Anita Pepper, public information officer for the Office of Traffic Safety. “We’ll also be discussing car‑seat safety, pedestrian safety, vulnerable road users, and the growing trend of e‑bike and e‑scooter safety.” Pepper emphasized that the gathering brings together safety advocates, engineers, law‑enforcement officers, nonprofit leaders and public servants to share best practices.
Workshops, research and hands‑on demonstrations
The three‑day program features workshops and presentations that give each department – and each driver – concrete steps to make Nevada roads safer. Researchers from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) medical school will present data on recent e‑bike crashes, while scholars from UNR and UNLV will share findings from a statewide speed‑safety study. A live crash‑cleanup simulation, a staple of past summits, will demonstrate why emergency crews need clear space to work.
“Drive Like a Nevadan” campaign continues
The Office of Traffic Safety is also reminding drivers of the positive habits already evident on Nevada highways. “A lot of Nevadans drive really well on the road, and we want to remind people that that is ongoing and something they can participate in,” Pepper said. The “Drive Like a Nevadan” television campaign, which highlights good driving behaviors, will run through November 22.
Family values at the heart of road safety
Pepper linked traffic safety to family values, noting that many households set clear rules about seat‑belt use, speed limits and red‑light compliance. “Every family has values. In our house we eat breakfast together on weekends, we buckle up, we don’t run red lights, we don’t speed,” she explained. The summit encourages families to model these habits for young drivers.
How to learn more
More information about the Nevada Traffic Safety Summit, including the full agenda and registration details, is available on the Nevada Office of Traffic Safety website.
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