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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal align=center><st1:place w:st="on"><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman"><st1:City w:st="on">Moscow</st1:City>, <st1:State w:st="on">Idaho</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode w:st="on">83843</st1:PostalCode></FONT></FONT></st1:place></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal align=center><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman">Tel: 208-882-COPS<SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>Fax: 208-882-4020</FONT></P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">Moscow Police Department Officers are focusing efforts on increasing public awareness related to winter driving.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">As winter approaches and inclement weather arrives, please consider the following:<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">-Many accidents in the winter are directly related to vehicles following too close, or driving too fast for conditions. <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:State w:st="on">Idaho</st1:State></st1:place> 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 <st1:State w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">mont</st1:place></st1:State>hs.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">-<st1:place w:st="on"><st1:State w:st="on">Idaho</st1:State></st1:place> 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.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">-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. <o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">-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 <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">M</st1:City>os</st1:City>c</st1:City>o</st1:City>w</st1:City></st1:place>, 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. <o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">-<st1:place w:st="on"><st1:State w:st="on">Idaho</st1:State></st1:place> 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. <o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">Please drive safely.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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