Aggressive driving in Idaho is a contributing factor in half of all crashes and was a factor in more than one-third of all fatality crashes last year. State troopers are hoping to reduce the number of those crashes by increasing patrols that look for aggressive drivers.
Extra ISP patrols are already on the road as part of a statewide education and enforcement campaign to curb aggressive driving. The extra aggressive driving patrols began today and run through Feb. 15.
“If you drive, you’ve seen aggressive driving. Sadly, many of us know someone who’s been in a crash due to aggressive driving,” said Lt. Michael Winans with ISP’s District 5 office in Pocatello. “Whether it’s speeding, red light running, or other dangerous behavior, if our enforcement efforts can educate and motivate drivers to avoid driving aggressively, we know lives can be saved.”
- What is aggressive driving? Here are some examples from ISP:
- Speeding or driving too fast for conditions
- Ignoring traffic signals
- Tailgating
- Weaving in and out of traffic, improper or abrupt lane changes
- Passing on the shoulder
- Making rude hand or facial gestures, screaming, honking, flashing lights in an aggressive manner
To report an aggressive driver, find a safe place and call 911. Provide to the dispatcher your location, a description of the involved vehicle including, if possible, a license plate.