The following Behavioral Countermeasures have been identified by the Idaho Transportation Department. Below is a list of each Behavioral Countermeasure and the crash characteristics that are used to determine if a crash could be addressed by the countermeasure.
High Visibility Saturation Patrol – Impairment
"High Visibility Saturation Patrol – Impairment” is recommended to mitigate crashes that match the following criteria:
Impaired Driver Related = True
OR
Impaired Driver Unit = Yes
Youth Programs – Impairment
"Youth Programs – Impairment” is recommended to mitigate crashes that match the following criteria:
Driver Age Is Between 15 and 20
AND
Alcohol Related = True
OR
Drug Test Result = POS
OR
Contributing Circumstances = Any of the following (Alcohol Impaired, Drug Impaired)
Enforcement of Drug Impaired Driving
"Enforcement of Drug Impaired Driving” is recommended to mitigate crashes that match the following criteria:
Drug Test Result = POS
OR
Contributing Circumstances = Drug Impaired
Short Term, High Visibility Seat Belt Law Enforcement
"Short Term, High Visibility Seat Belt Law Enforcement” is recommended to mitigate crashes that match the following criteria:
Unbelted Related = True
OR
Protective Device Name = Any of the following (None, Shoulder Belt Only, No Belts in Use, Air Bag Activated-No Belts in Use, Non-Activated Air Bag- No Belts in Use)
AND
Unit Type = Any of the following (Pickup, SUV/Crossover, Van - 1 to 8 seats, Van - 9 to 15 seats, Cargo Van, Car)
AND
Age ≥ 7
Short Term, High Visibility Child Restraint/Booster Law Enforcement
"Short Term, High Visibility Child Restraint/Booster Law Enforcement” is recommended to mitigate crashes that match the following criteria:
Protective Device Name = Any of the following (None, Shoulder Belt Only, No Belts in Use, Air Bag Activated- No Belts in Use, Non-Activated Air Bag- No Belts in Use)
AND
Unit Type = Any of the following (Pickup, SUV/Crossover, Van - 1 to 8 seats, Van - 9 to 15 seats, Cargo Van, Car)
AND
Age is between 0 and 6
High Visibility Speed Enforcement
"High Visibility Speed Enforcement” is recommended to mitigate crashes that match the following criteria:
Contributing Circumstances = Any of the following (Speed Too Fast For Conditions or Exceeded Posted Speed)
High Visibility Cell Phone and Distracted Driving Enforcement
"High Visibility Cell Phone and Distracted Driving Enforcement” is recommended to mitigate crashes that match the following criteria:
Distracted Driver Related = True
OR
Contributing Circumstances = Any of the following (Inattention, Distracted IN or ON Vehicle)
Law Enforcement Roles – Older Drivers
"Law Enforcement Roles – Older Drivers” is recommended to mitigate crashes that match the following criteria:
Mature Driver (65+) Involved = True
OR
Driver Age ≥ 65
High Visibility Aggressive Driving Enforcement
"High Visibility Aggressive Driving Enforcement” is recommended to mitigate crashes that match the following criteria:
Aggressive Driving Related = True
OR
Contributing Circumstances = Any of the following (Exceeded Posted Speed, Speed Too Fast For Conditions, Following Too Close, Failed to Yield, Failed to Obey Stop Sign, Failed to Obey Signal)
Safe Routes to School
"Safe Routes to School” is recommended to mitigate crashes that match the following criteria:
Unit Type = Pedestrian
OR
First Harmful Event = Pedestrian
OR
Most Harmful Event = Pedestrian
OR
Unit Type = Pedalcycle
AND
Near School Crashes = True
Impaired Pedestrian Patrol
"Impaired Pedestrian Patrol” is recommended to mitigate crashes that match the following criteria:
Unit Type = Pedestrian
OR
First Harmful Event = Pedestrian
OR
Most Harmful Event = Pedestrian
AND
Contributing Circumstances = Any of the following (Alcohol Impaired, Drug Impaired)
Bicycle Enforcement Strategies
"Bicycle Enforcement Strategies” is recommended to mitigate crashes that match the following criteria:
Unit Type =contains Pedalcycle