November 9-29, 2020 / National Seat Belt Enforcement Mobilization
Seat belts have been proven to be one of the best ways to save your life in a crash. Yet, many still don't buckle up. Worse still, not wearing a seat belt is a habit that will pass on to impressionable youth who, in turn, will think it is safe to not buckle up. The Click It or Ticketcampaign focuses on safety education, strong laws, and law enforcement support to save lives.
Over the last three years (2017-2019) in Ohio, 1,368 of 2,407 motorists killed in traffic crashes were not wearing an available seat belt. This represents 57% of such crash fatalities. Further, there were an additional 5,952 unbelted individuals that suffered “serious injuries” in traffic crashes during this time frame. The use of seat belts and child safety seats is one of the most important steps that can be taken to prevent injury and loss of life in a motor vehicle crash. Additional information on unbelted traffic crashes can be found on the Ohio Statistics and Analytics for Traffic Safety (OSTATS) dashboard at: https://www.statepatrol.ohio.gov/ostats.aspx
NHTSA estimates that in 2017, 456 lives of motor vehicle occupants aged 5 and older were saved by using seat belts in Ohio. In addition, if everyone involved in a fatal crash in Ohio had used a seat belt, 138 additional lives could have been saved. Nationwide, NHTSA projects that 14,955 lives were saved by people wearing their seat belts in 2017. Source: NHTSA
Your agency's participation in enforcing Ohio's restraint usage laws are imperative is saving lives and reducing injuries on Ohio's roadways.
Thank you - OTSO
2020 PUBLIC SURVEY
A NOTE FROM THE OHIO STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
Beginning on November 1, 2020, the Statistical Analysis Unit (SAU) will begin conducting a public survey to gather information from the residents and motoring public in Ohio regarding our performance, professionalism, and service. The survey will allow us to gather feedback on the perception of safety and the daily impact of the Division. The survey will be accessible online with links available on the Division’s website ( www.statepatrol.ohio.gov ). It will be open for responses until November 30, 2020.
In addition to publicizing the survey and soliciting feedback on our social media outlets and via press releases, we encourage you to make contact with any individuals and/or local organizations (e.g., community partners, church groups, other law enforcement agencies, etc.) to promote the survey. In 2018, we received over 7,800 responses and overall feedback was positive and supportive of the Ohio State Highway Patrol and our mission
CERTIFIED MOTORCYCLE RIDER TRAINING GRANT OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
The Motorcycle Ohio program, within the Ohio Department of Public Safety, is providing opportunities for government agencies and not-for-profit organizations such as career centers and institutions of higher learning to offer certified motorcycle rider training.
Several curricula are available for applicants to offer in their community: the Basic Rider Skills (BRS) for beginners, the Basic Rider Sills-RR (BRS-RR) for the returning rider, and the Basic Rider Sills -2 (BRS-2) for the experienced riders or riders wanting to bond with their motorcycles.
Applications will be accepted statewide, however there is a particular need in Southeast Ohio, the West Side of Cleveland and in Stark and Wayne Counties.
To view more information from Motorcycle Ohio and particulars for this opportunity, click here.
BREATH PERMIT RENEWAL CONTINGENCY PLAN - COVID-19 UPDATE 09/28/2020
To:
Breath Alcohol Testing Operators and Senior Operators
From:
Jeanna Walock, Program Administrator Alcohol and Drug Testing Program
Date:
September 28, 2020
Breath Permit Renewal Contingency Plan - COVID-19 Updated 09/28/2020
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Alcohol and Drug Testing Program will temporarily suspend training classes and in-person Breath Test Operator and Senior Operator permit renewal testing.
For Breath Test Operators and Senior Operators who have a permit with an expiration date prior to January 1, 2021 AND who have not completed a renewal test, click here and follow the instructions to apply for renewal.
BAC Datamaster Proficiency Test form can be found by clicking here.
Intoxilyzer 5000 Proficiency Test form can be found by clicking here.
If you have any questions, contact the Alcohol and Drug Testing Program at BADT@odh.ohio.gov or call (614) 644-4609. We will communicate in the future when we are again able to conduct training classes and in-person renewal testing.
If your I-8000 card expired on 12/31/2019 and you have not completed a renewal test, please contact the above email address with your contact info and 'I-8000 renewal request' in the subject line. ADT staff will contact you to determine a time to conduct renewal testing.
Annual I-8000 Proficiency Test
To: I-8000 Breath Alcohol Test Operators
From: Jeanna Walock, Program Administrator - Alcohol and Drug Testing Program
Date: September 28, 2000
Re: Annual I-8000 Proficiency Test
There are currently over 2000 I-8000 operators who have not completed a successful proficiency or subject test in 2020. In order to maintain proficiency, each operator must successfully complete and upload a subject test (BrAC result reported) or proficiency test (Test, Test, 0.00 g/210 L) each calendar year. Operators who do not complete a proficiency before the end of 2020 will have their cards deactivated and must take a written renewal test and demonstrate proficiency with an ADT inspector before the cards will be reactivated.
To see the complete correspondence from Jeanna Walcok, Program Administrator reference the Annual I-8000 Proficiency Test, click here.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) U.S. Winter Outlook is calling for lower than normal temperatures and higher than normal precipitation this winter. As a result, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted have declared Nov. 15 – 21 as Winter Safety Awareness Week and are encouraging Ohioans to take simple steps to help minimize risks associated with winter weather. During this special week, the Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness recommends several winter travel, safety, and preparedness tips, all of which can be found here.
SEAT BELTS | BUCKLE UP
Thanksgiving Holiday Travel
Buckle Up - Every Trip. Every Time.
November 25-29, 2020
On Thanksgiving weekend, millions will hit our nation's roads, eager to spend time with family and friends. It’s one of the busiest travel times of the year. Unfortunately, more people on the roadways means the potential for more vehicle crashes.
During the Thanksgiving holiday weekend in 2017, there were 365 passenger vehicle occupants killed in vehicle crashes across the nation.
Nighttime is deadlier than daytime in terms of seat belt use. Over the 2017 Thanksgiving weekend, 57% of passenger vehicle occupants killed in crashes at night were unbuckled, compared to 40% during the day.
Use these social norming marketing tools, which can be distributed to fit your local needs and objectives. These materials can help partner your office with other States, communities, and organizations on this seat belt safety initiative.
For Thanksgiving Weekend seat belt enforcement (CIOT) campaign material, click here.
For Thanksgiving Weekend social norming campaign material, click here.
BLACKOUT WEDNESDAY - NOVEMBER 25, 2020
Impaired Driving Prevention
November 25-29, 2020
Impaired driving is prevalent over Thanksgiving due in part to cultural phenomena like “Blackout Wednesday” that highlight and even encourage the heavy consumption of alcohol and drugs throughout this holiday weekend. Impaired-driving-related crashes spike during the Thanksgiving holiday season.
According to NHTSA, from 2013 to 2017, more than 800 people died in alcohol-impaired-driving crashes during the Thanksgiving holiday period, making it one of the deadliest holidays on our roadways.
Our goal is to assist law enforcement, and to educate the public on the dangers and consequences of impaired driving.
For more information on this campaign, click here.
Holiday Season
November 30 - December 15, 2020
The pre-holidays are known for being merry and bright, but they’re also known for being the deadliest season when it comes to impaired driving. Every holiday season, lives are lost due to drunk drivers.
Use these social norming marketing tools, which can be found by clicking here and can be distributed to fit your local needs and objectives. These materials will partner your office with other States, communities, and organizations on this impaired-driving prevention initiative
For national enforcement [Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over] holiday campaign materials, please click here.
As a resource the Ohio’s Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutors (TSRPs) are developing a video training series. To meet the TSRPs and learn what training is available to law enforcement and prosecutors, click here.
Stay tuned to future issues of TrafficWise as new videos are released.
SFST PERFORMANCE & IMPAIRMENT IN THE DRUG DUI CASE
December 8 2020 Webinar
Pending approval for 2.0 general CLE credit hours by the Ohio Supreme Court. To view the complete flyer with registration information, click here.
THE OPIOID EPIDEMIC & IMPAIRED DRIVING.
January 19, 2021
Pending approval for 1.5 professional conduct CLE credit hours by the Ohio Supreme Court. To view the complete flyer with registration information, click here.
Many training resources are currently available through ODOT’s Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) Center, including a variety of free webinars, eLearning courses and publications! Please visit the LTAP Webinars webpage for listings of upcoming sessions.
Click here to visit the LTAP eLearning webpage for details on how to access more than 250 free online courses/modules. Topics include Road Diets, Roadway Departure Countermeasures and many others.
Click here to visit the LTAP Route of Navigation (RON) Educational series, with links to dozens of resource publications for topic categories such as Access Management, Roadway Safety, Signage and Work Zone Safety.
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.
The ARIDE program stresses the importance of the signs and symptoms of the seven drug categories. Officers attending this course will receive an update/refresher of Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFSTs) and must successfully pass an SFST proficiency evaluation. This training also promotes interaction with representatives from the state's prosecution community who are encouraged to attend. The instructors for this course are all Ohio DRE certified instructors. Prerequisite: Law enforcement officers must have had training in SFST (previously ADAP). This course is funded through an OTSO/NHTSA grant and is free for sworn Ohio law enforcement officers and prosecutors only. Tuition for out-of-state officers is $250.
London instructor(s): Dwight Underwood
Richfield instructor(s): Mike Golec
The view the upcoming classes and to register, click here.
Drug Recognition Expert Program
The Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) Program is a traffic safety program that focuses on the detection, apprehension and adjudication of drug-impaired drivers.
A 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.
NHTSA NOVEMBER 2020 IMPAIRED DRIVING UPDATE
Click here to find the November edition of NHTSA’s Impaired Driving Division Update.
In this edition you will find information on the upcoming impaired driving prevention campaigns happening during the Thanksgiving holiday, Lifesavers’ 2021 Virtual Conference and more.
We hope you will find the Update helpful.
Healthy wishes,
Morgan Drexler, MPH, CPH
E-mail: morgan.drexler.ctr@dot.gov
REMEMBER the 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.
