[Vision2020] MPD Press Release

[Stephanie Kalasz]

MOSCOW POLICE DEPARTMENT

118 East 4th Street

Moscow, Idaho 83843

Tel: 208-882-COPS    Fax: 208-882-4020

 

 


PRESS RELEASE



 

                                                    

Moscow Police Department Officers are focusing efforts on increasing public awareness related to winter driving.

 

As winter approaches and inclement weather arrives, please consider the following:

 

-Many accidents in the winter are directly related to vehicles following too close, or driving too fast for conditions.  Idaho traffic code requires drivers to take into account the conditions under which they are driving. If the roads are slick drivers should slow down and give greater distance between vehicles. Please allow yourself more travel time during the winter months.

 

-Idaho traffic code requires drivers to clear snow/frost from their vehicle. Drivers should clear the snow from all of their windows, mirrors and lights. It is not safe or permissible for a driver to clear only enough snow or frost from their windows to create a portal. Please give yourself enough travel time so you are able to check and clear your vehicle of snow and frost.

 

-Consider the limitations of your vehicle and identify potential, difficult traffic areas. The slope of some roads and streets are such that it may not be a good idea to travel on them under snowy or icy conditions. Also, snow berms are often not as traversable as they appear, in fact, they are often impassable. 

 

-During the winter, when stopping distances are increased and visibility is decreased, drivers must consider the effect on pedestrians and bicyclists. Pedestrians and bicyclists are prevalent in the City of Moscow, even in the winter. Pedestrians and bicyclists are harder to see than vehicles, especially during the shortened days of winter. Drivers must take greater care and consideration for pedestrians and bicyclists in the winter. 

 

-Idaho traffic code requires drivers to take responsibility for the condition of their vehicle. Please check the condition of your vehicle prior to challenging the added demands and responsibilities of winter driving. Windshield wipers, windshield fluid, and tires are among the most basic items to check on your vehicle. 

 

Please drive safely.

 

DANIEL L. WEAVER                                                                        Prepared by: 

            Chief of Police                                                                          Officer Bruce Lovell

 

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