Troopers with the Idaho State Police are joining law enforcement agencies throughout the state this holiday with increased patrols to remove DUI drivers from Idaho roadways. The effort comes at a time when many celebrations often include alcohol, and traffic fatalities across Idaho are at a 15-year high according to the Idaho Transportation Department Office of Highway Safety.
Idaho State Police DUI efforts are underway statewide and will continue through New Year’s Eve weekend. DUI education and enforcement is intended to keep families safe and whole every day, including through this holiday season.
Traffic fatalities in Idaho are at a 15-year high. So far this year, the Office of Highway Safety reports at least 254 people have been killed in traffic crashes. That compares to 195 traffic fatalities through this date last year, and the most fatalities in a single year since 2006.
Funding for extra DUI patrols is provided by a grant from the Idaho Transportation Department Office of Highway Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. (Idaho State Police)
