ALEA launches 12 Days of Safety campaign across Alabama

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency opened a holiday safety push on December 21 with its annual 12 Days of Safety campaign, a statewide effort that runs through January 1, 2026. The initiative pairs festive messaging with focused safety reminders intended to reduce crashes, injuries and fatalities during one of the busiest travel periods of the year.

Each day highlights a different safety theme tied to how Alabamians travel, shop and celebrate over the holidays. Early topics encouraged drivers to check weather forecasts and vehicle readiness before heading out, and later days focus on visibility in parking lots, avoiding impaired driving and the importance of seat belts. The campaign also emphasizes proper child restraint use, booster seat guidance, teen driver safety under Alabama’s Graduated Driver License law and extra caution for wildlife on rural roads in the new year.

ALEA will combine daily social media posts, photos, videos and interactive elements to reach residents. The agency is asking the public to follow along on social channels at @ALEAProtects and to use hashtags such as #12DaysOfSafety and #ALEAProtects when sharing reminders and photos.

Education is paired with enforcement. ALEA Troopers will be actively patrolling roadways statewide from December 22 through January 2, focusing on deterring impaired driving, speeding, distracted driving and seat belt violations. In the Montgomery area and surrounding communities, the State Bureau of Investigation and the Montgomery Area Crime Suppression unit will continue targeted enforcement efforts that include traffic stops and proactive patrols. Autauga County drivers can expect a heightened law enforcement presence on state routes and interstates during peak travel days.

For families in Autauga County, the campaign covers many immediate concerns. Holiday travel between Prattville and nearby cities may see heavier traffic, making patience and visibility in parking areas more important. Parents are reminded to confirm that children are secured in appropriate car seats or booster seats, and teen drivers should review GDL restrictions before heading out. The campaign’s final day, January 1, draws attention to increased wildlife activity on rural roads, a persistent risk after dark in county outskirts.

ALEA frames the effort as a practical nudge toward safer choices during celebrations and travel. Residents who follow the daily messages and heed enforcement measures can reduce the risk of crashes and help ensure a safer start to the new year.