11/22/2023
Ellen Mattila
ITD Communication
208-832-8776
ellen.mattila@itd.idaho.gov
Media Advisory: Winter driving safety video and soundbites
BOISE- Video and soundbites from Monday's news conference on winter driving safety are now available for download at the following link:
Monday's event was to raise awareness about challenging winter road conditions, seatbelt safety, holiday impaired driving, and advise drivers how to stay safe on the roads. More information on those topics is available here.
Speakers in order of appearance are:
- Scott Stokes, Idaho Transportation Department Director
- Matthew Conde, AAA Oregon/Idaho Government and Public Affairs Director
- Lt. Colonel Sheldon Kelley, Idaho State Police Deputy Director - Chief of Operations
Video includes:
- Idaho State Police easy drift vehicles, which simulate sliding on icy roads
- An Idaho Transportation Department snowplow
- Inside an easy drift vehicle
- The Idaho Transportation Department's snowplow simulator
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