Thursday, July 28, 2011

ITD, ISP troopers partnered to Impact Aggressive Drivers

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IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE
Region 4 Patrol 218 West Yakima, Jerome, ID 83338-5904 (208) 324-6000
Fax (208) 324-7897

For Immediate Release: 07/28/11 12:00 pm
Contact: Sergeant Oliver

The Idaho Transportation Department partnered with the Idaho State Police and other law enforcement agencies across Idaho, to make highways safer by aggressively stepping up Aggressive Driver patrols from July 15 through July 26, 2011.

During this campaign, Region 4 Idaho State Police troopers focused on making highways safer and reducing crashes caused by aggressive driving. Results summary:

Total Contacts - 1009
DUI Arrests - 7
Seat Belt / Child Restraint Citations - 56
Felony Arrests - 2
Suspended Driver Licenses - 8
Uninsured Motorists - 69
Speeding Citations - 403
Other Hazardous Moving Citations - 44
Drug Arrests - 13
Other Various Contacts - 164
Crashes Investigated - 19
Motorist Assists - 141

Idaho State Police Region 4 Sergeant Oliver said, "Your best and only way to ensure surviving a crash is to always wear a seat belt and remain attentive to your surroundings and other drivers. Always have a designated driver when out with friends."

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