ITD and ISP Troopers Partnered to Stop Unbelted Drivers

Contact: Lt. Kevin Haight
Idaho State Police
208-324-6000

Date: 2/27/2012

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ITD, ISP troopers partnered to stop unbelted drivers
February 7 – 20, 2012

The Idaho Transportation Department partnered with the Idaho State Police and other law enforcement agencies across Idaho to make highways safer by funding high visibility seat belt patrols from February 7th – 20th, 2012.

During this campaign, District 4 Idaho State Police troopers focused on enforcement of speed limits, traffic laws and citing drivers and occupants who were unbelted. Here is a summary of the results:

Total Contacts – 1208
DUI Arrests – 13
Seat Belt / Child Restraint Citations – 267
Felony Arrests – 1
Fugitives Apprehended – 5
Suspended Driver Licenses – 19
Uninsured Motorists – 116
Speeding Citations – 374
Reckless Driving Citations – 5
Drug Arrests – 16
Underage Alcohol Citations – 3
Other Various Contacts – 149

"Those occupants wearing a seatbelt during a speed-related crash, increase their chance of survival greatly," says Lt. Haight.

Posted in District 4 - Southern Idaho