2/16/2016
New winter safety campaign offers video that educates drivers on snowplow safety
BOISE – The Idaho Transportation Department’s Winter Safety Campaign has added a new video that offers information on staying safe around snowplows.
Drivers are encouraged to keep extra space between their vehicles and snow plows. In addition, drivers should never pass a plow on the right.
To view the video, please visit the transportation department’s social media webpage at www.facebook.com/IdahoTransportationDepartment. The video also is available via Twitter, at the handle @IdahoITD.
The winter safety campaign helps drivers plan and prepare for challenging driving conditions by providing them with helpful information. This includes webpage links to neighboring states’ 511 traveler information for drivers who are traveling to Oregon, Washington, Montana, Nevada, Utah or Wyoming.
Those with questions about the safety campaign can contact Adam Rush at adam.rush@itd.idaho.gov or by phone at (208) 334-8119.
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For an audio clip of Idaho Transportation Department Maintenance Manager Dan Bryant discussing snowplow safety, please visit: http://www.itd.idaho.gov/NewsReleases/BryantVoiceMessage011813.mp3