TrafficWise - February 4, 2019

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February 4, 2019

FATAL CRASHES 2019 YEAR TO DATE MAP can be found here.

FATAL COMPARISON MAP can be found here.

Link to Traffic Safety Materials order form can be found by clicking here.

The Rolling Stoned - DUID class originally scheduled for February 20 - 22 in Huntington, WV has been postponed. A new date will be forthcoming.

Study Shows Distracted Driving is Changing, but Risks Remain

Statement for attribution to Governors Highway Safety Association

Director of Policy and Government Relations Russ Martin

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) thanks the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) for conducting ongoing research to better understand the prevalence of distracted driving and its role in traffic crashes. IIHS’ study validates what all drivers see every day: the pervasive use of wireless devices behind the wheel. Further, additional national data supports the finding that rather than making voice calls, more drivers are now manipulating smartphones to text, use apps or access the Internet.

IIHS found that the though the nature of distracted driving has changed between 2014 and 2018, the overall incidence has remained the same, suggesting that the traffic safety community needs to do more to address this issue, including changing social norms, strengthening and enforcing distracted driving laws and improving data collection. We should also harness technology as part of the solution to the problem it has provoked by promoting tools like smartphone apps and settings that block incoming wireless communications while driving.

GHSA is proud to partner with AT&T on the “It Can Wait” campaign, which, in addition to having amassed pledges from more than 35 million people committing to drive without distraction, is joining forces with state highway safety offices and hosting educational events nationwide to change the culture surrounding distracted driving. To learn more, visit ghsa.org/resources/partner-initiatives/ICW.

As we push toward zero roadway fatalities, today’s announcement is a reminder that there is much more work to be done.

Get crash statistics in 24hrs. It's easy!

The Ohio Revised Code has tasked the Ohio Department of Public Safety, with specific responsibilities with respect to public safety. Section 5502.01 of the Ohio Revised Code states in part, "...The department shall compile, analyze, and publish statistics relative to motor vehicle accidents and the causes of them, prepare and conduct educational programs for the purpose of promoting safety in the operation of motor vehicles on the highways, and conduct research and studies for the purpose of promoting safety on the highways of this state...
Information provided on this website represents traffic crash data and supporting information from the Ohio Department of Public Safety’s (ODPS) Electronic Crash Submission (ECS) database. Data presented has been recorded from the crash report forms as submitted to ODPS by reporting agencies for the calendar year requested. Data files used to generate the reports are subject to changes over time due to continuing efforts to assure the data contained therein is as accurate as possible. As such, some details of these reports may not be duplicable from the current ECS data files.

You can access the Ohio Crash Statistics page by clicking here.

For helpful information on how to use the Crash Statistics System, click here.

ST. PATRICK'S DAY - DRIVE SOBER

MARCH 17

St. Patrick’s Day is March 17th, and we continually see a spike in drunk-driving crashes on this date every year.

Use these [enforcement] marketing tools to reach out to your community about the dangers of drinking and driving on this day. These materials will partner your office with other states, communities, and organizations on this drunk driving prevention initiative:

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over for enforcement, or
Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving for social norming.

April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month

April 9-15, 2019 / National Enforcement Mobilization

U Drive - U Text - U Pay is a campaign centered on aiding law enforcement officers in their efforts to keep distracted drivers off the road. Distracted driving is a first offense in many states and continues to gain recognition across the nation as a deadly problem.

This campaign is targeted to men and women 18 to 34 years old with a skew toward women.

Use these law enforcement campaign materials to raise awareness in your community about the consequences of texting while driving. These enforcement materials do not focus on social norming - for those materials, please refer to:

One Text Or Call Could Wreck It All campaign (social norming)
General/Evergreen Resources

For more information, facts, and toolkits, please visit www.Distraction.gov

QUESTIONS?

When is Click It or Ticket?

When is Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over?

When is Motorcycle Awareness Month?

To find the answers to these questions and more view the 2018-2019 OTSO COMMUNICATIONS CALENDAR by clicking here.

MOTORCYCLE OHIO CLASS - REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

Registration for the following Motorcycle Ohio classes opened on January 28, 2019.

Basic Rider Skills
Basic for Returning Riders
Basic Rider Skills - 2
Advanced Rider Skills

Motorcycle Ohio has a new mobile compliant registration site and can accept all major credit cards and electronic checks.

All students must pay a $50.00 non-refundable registration fee. No cash is accepted and no refunds will be issued.
You must present a valid Temporary Instruction Permit Identification Card (TIPIC) on the first day of class for the Basic Rider Skills, the Basic Rider Skills for Returning Riders, and the Basic Rider Skills - 2.
You must present a valid motorcycle endorsement to register for the Advanced Rider Skills.
Students may transfer to another class or assign their class to someone else (family member, friend, etc.). Both individuals must e-mail Motorcycle Ohio to transfer.

For more information on Motorcycle Ohio Rider classes and registration, click here.

Prosecutor and Toxicologist Guide to Effective Communication In Impaired Driving Cases

Ohio State Highway Patrol Training Academy, Columbus, Ohio

Friday, March 8, 2019, 8:45 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

The goal of this course is to enable prosecutors and toxicologists to prepare together to effectively communicate and introduce toxicology evidence in impaired driving cases. The course includes an overview of the lifecycle of toxicology sample, describing lab testing procedures, different types of testing, and quality control and assurance; the roles of the prosecutor, toxicologist and law enforcement, the language of the profession, language pitfalls, and translating technical language into layman’s terms; discusses courtroom preparation documents, pretrial motions, questions to ask and what to expect, and proper courtroom procedures; and describes common defense tactics, methods of timing and appropriate objections, methods to anticipate defenses, use and misuse of publications, and identifying prior transcripts to impeach. The Ohio Supreme Court has approved this course for 6.25 CLE hours. The course is funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and is free to participants.

REGISTRATION: Email Robert Wakefield at rwake@dps.ohio.gov by March 1, 2019. PLEASE DO NOT DELAY…. WE ANTICIPATE A GOOD RESPONSE. SPACE IS LIMITED TO 50. Please contact Holly Reese, Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor at hreesetsrp@ gmail.com or (330) 904-8971 with any questions.

To view the agenda, click here.

THE OHIO TRAFFIC SAFETY OFFICE

PRESENTS:

PROSECUTING THE DRUGGED DRIVER

A FREE 6.0 HOUR CLE TRAINING

WHEN: March 28, 2019 (8:45 am- 4:00 pm)

WHERE: Belmont County Emergency Management Association, 68329 Bannock Road - State route 331, St. Clairsville, Ohio 43950

WHO: Municipal and County Prosecutors and Law Enforcement

HOW: This course is being hosted by the Ohio Traffic Safety Office/ Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor/ Ohio Drug Evaluation and Classification program, and the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Funding is provided in part or solely by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

REGISTRATION: Email Robert Wakefield at rwake@dps.ohio.gov by March 1, 2019. PLEASE DO NOT DELAY…. WE ANTICIPATE A GOOD RESPONSE. SPACE IS LIMITED TO 50. This course is free for prosecutors and law enforcement and has been approved by the Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Continuing Legal Education for 6.00 total CLE hours (4.5 general and 1.5 substance abuse). Please contact Holly Reese, Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor at hreesetsrp@ gmail.com or (330) 904-8971 with any questions.

To view the course flier and agenda, click here.

Drug Recognition Expert Program

The DRE Program is a traffic safety program that focuses on the detection, apprehension and adjudication of drug-impaired drivers.

A Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) is a law enforcement officer highly trained to recognize impairment in drivers under the influence of drugs other than, or in addition to, alcohol.

For more information, upcoming training dates and how to apply for this free training, please view the DRE Application, School Information and upcoming classes by clicking here.

Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE)

ARIDE Classes are being offered free of charge through the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy

Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) provides officers with general knowledge related to drug impaired driving and to promote the use of Drug Recognition Experts (DRE). Law enforcement officers will learn to observe, identify and articulate the signs of impairment related to drugs, alcohol, or a combination of both, in order to reduce the number of impaired driving crashes.

For upcoming classes and how to register click here.

OHIO LTAP is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the following free sessions of Designing and Operating Roads for the Aging Population:

February 26 – Cleveland Click here to register.

February 28 – Dayton Click here to register.

Pre-registration is required, per the links provided above. Registrations will be processed in the order they are submitted online.To access a PDF flyer for this course topic, click here. If you have any questions regarding the online registration process, please contact Ohio LTAP by phone at (614) 387-7359 or (877)-800-0031 (Toll Free in Ohio) or by email at: ltap@dot.ohio.gov

On behalf of ODOT’s Highway Safety Program, ODOT is pleased to announce the following free half-day sessions of GCAT Computer Training for Local Agencies:

April 17 – Lebanon Click here to register.
May 15 – Marietta Click here to register.
June 13 – Columbus Click here to register.
July 24 – Akron Click here to register.
Sept. 24 – Bowling Green Click here to register.

GCAT (GIS Crash Analysis Tool) uses GIS (Geographic Information Systems) to produce data that is spatially located (valid latitude/longitude). The purpose of GCAT is to provide a convenient highway safety crash analysis tool for ODOT, MPOs and county engineers.

To access a PDF flyer for this course topic, click here.

Who Should Attend? – GCAT access is available to the following agencies: county, city, village, township, MPOs, ODOT, law enforcement and safety study consultants.

To view all courses currently available for LTAP enrollment, click here.

If you have any questions regarding the online registration process, please contact Ohio LTAP by phone at (614) 387-7359 or (877)-800-0031 (Toll Free in Ohio) or by email at: ltap@dot.ohio.gov

Issue 34 of Groundwork - Active Transportation News is now available by clicking here.

This issue highlights:

Electric Bicycles (E-Bikes Overview)
Ohio's New E-bike Law - Aims to Expand Use
E-bikes Now Allowed on Trails and Roads
Classes of E-Bikes
Safe Routes to School Funding Application Open

TRAFFIC SAFETY MATERIALS

OTSO offers materials for numerous traffic safety campaigns, including impaired driving, restraint usage, distracted driving, and motorcycles. Utilizing the numerous materials found here can make an impact that will reach beyond your community. By raising public awareness YOU can help save lives. The order form can be found by clicking here.