MERIDIAN, Idaho — With wintry conditions making their way to the Treasure Valley, multiple law enforcement and public safety agencies throughout the state are coming together to promote the Winter Driving Safety campaign.
The campaign is designed to raise awareness among Idahoans about safe winter driving practices and snowplow safety, along with increased seat belt and impaired driving enforcement, said a news release from Idaho State Police.
"Educating the public and enforcing the law makes tangible impacts in our communities. We want well-informed Idahoans wearing seat belts and driving sober this winter. Our primary goal is for everyone to reach their destinations safely," said Colonel Kedrick Wills, the Director of the Idaho State Police.
Part of the campaign funnels additional funding for patrols and overtime work, ISP said. The extra funds are coming from a grant from the Office of Highway Safety (OHS) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Public safety officials will be dedicated to seat belt enforcement and combatting impaired driving.
"We want drivers to make plans for a sober ride home before they start drinking and remember that wearing a seatbelt is the best defense in a crash. Police are there to protect us from dangerous drivers, but our roads are made even safer when people make good choices before getting behind the wheel," said Josephine Middleton, Highway Safety Manager at Idaho Transportation Department.
The campaign will take place from Nov. 17 to Dec. 31.
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