[Vision2020] PR - Aggressive Driving Emphasis Patrol

[Stephanie Kalasz]

City of Moscow
206 E Third Street
Moscow, ID 83843
Contact: Gary J. Riedner, City Supervisor
p     |  208.883.7006
e     |   griedner at ci.moscow.id.us<mailto:griedner at ci.moscow.id.us>
w    |  www.ci.moscow.id.us<http://www.ci.moscow.id.us>

PRESS RELEASE
Aggressive Driving Emphasis Patrol

April 3, 2013 (Moscow, Idaho) - The Moscow Police Department will participate in an Aggressive Driving Mobilization emphasis from April 5 through April 14, 2013. The goal of this project is to reduce motor vehicle crashes, injuries and deaths caused by aggressive driving behaviors through enhanced law enforcement activities and through local media outreach conducted by participating departments. The Moscow Police Department, in conjunction with agencies statewide, will focus efforts on education and awareness as they pertain to aggressive driving.

Idaho Transportation Department statistics show aggressive driving is "the highest single contributing factor in both injury and fatal crashes."  The behaviors that define aggressive driving are: failure to yield the right-of-way, stop sign violations, exceeding the posted speed, too fast for conditions, reckless driving, following too close and disregarding traffic signals.

The goal of zero deaths on Idaho's roadways must be pursued through a joint effort. The Idaho Transportation Department, MPD, and law enforcement throughout the state have committed to education, awareness, and enforcement. Please do your part, drive carefully.

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Story Contact: Lt. Paul Kwiatkowski
Phone: 208.883.7067
Email: pkwiatkowski at ci.moscow.id.us<mailto:pkwiatkowski at ci.moscow.id.us>


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We anticipate and meet the needs of our diverse population in order to build public trust and enhance a sense of community.






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