About this Event
The New Hampshire Office of Highway Safety and AAA Northern New England invite you to join us for the 2026 New Hampshire Governors Highway Traffic Safety Conference on November 13, 2026, at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Manchester, New Hampshire.
This dynamic, one-day, in-person conference will bring together national and regional experts in law enforcement, prosecution, toxicology, traffic safety, and emerging technologies to share the latest developments, practical strategies, and best practices for making our roads safer.
Traffic safety challenges continue to evolve, from impaired and distracted driving to speeding, emerging technologies, commercial vehicle enforcement, and other roadway risks. This conference provides an opportunity for traffic safety professionals to learn from leading experts, exchange ideas, and explore practical strategies to strengthen prevention, enforcement, education, and collaboration across New Hampshire.
Featured Speakers & Sessions
- Lt. Brian Mixon, Perry, Georgia Police Department
Beyond the Numbers: The Human Impact of Traffic Safety - Melissa Wandall, Active Road Safety Advocate
Purpose in Progress: Responsibility, Resilience, and the Power to Save Lives - Gene Bohem, President and CEO, AAA Inc.
- Dr. Austin Zamarripa, Assistant Professor John Hopkins University, "Effects of Kratom on Driving"
- New Hampshire Commissioner of Safety Robert Quinn
- New Hampshire Assistant Commissioner of Safety Eddie Edwards
- Ignition Interlock and Administrative Hearings: Key Issues for Enforcement and Prosecution
- Strengthening CDL Enforcement and Prosecution in New Hampshire
- NH DOT Updates
- Getting Your Traffic Safety Message Heard
- Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) Program Refresher
- The Future of Impaired Driving Enforcement: Oral Fluid Testing
Conference Details
Date: November 13, 2026
Location: DoubleTree by Hilton, Manchester, New Hampshire
Format: One-day, in-person conference
Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Don't miss this opportunity to hear from leading experts, connect with fellow traffic safety professionals, and take part in meaningful discussions about the future of traffic safety.
Questions?
For questions or additional information, please contact:
Dan Goodman
AAA Northern New England
207-780-6988
[email protected]
Event venue & nearby stays
DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown, 700 Elm Street, Manchester, United States
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