The Idaho Transportation Department and Idaho State Police are partnering to launch a statewide Winter Driving Safety Campaign.
As winter conditions head to the state, the initiative aims to reduce crashes and fatalities by promoting safe driving habits, snowplow awareness, and knowledge of roadway safety laws.
“Each winter we see too many crashes that could have been avoided,” ISP Major Shawn Staley said. “Driving too fast for conditions and following too closely are among the top causes when roads are icy."
The initiative emphasizes the importance of seatbelt laws, reminding drivers that it is the best defense in a crash.
14% of Idahoans still don't wear their seatbelt. The ISP and ITD said that unrestrained occupants account for a majority in statewide crash fatalities.
"Wearing a

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