A lot of people are hitting the roads this Christmas Eve, hoping to make it to their destination in time to open gifts. Prepare to see an increase in Boise police patrol up until the beginning of January as you head to your holiday destinations.
- BPD shares common issues seen on roads during the holiday season.
- Boise Police will increase patrol up until the beginning of January focusing on impaired, distracted, and aggressive driving.
- Make sure your seat belt is on, no distracted driving like texting or messing with the radio, and obey the speed limit.
(Below is the transcript from the broadcast story)
We spoke to the Boise Police Department about how they address this increase in traffic and impaired driving during the busy holiday season.
“Put that seat belt on, put the distraction down, and focus on the act of driving,” says Kyle Wills, Corporal with the Boise Police Motorcycle Unit.
Between now and into the New Year you’ll see more Boise police on the road.
“The Boise Police Department works very closely with the Idaho Office of Highway Safety, and they have provided some funding for us to have increased patrols on our roadways,” says Corporal Wills.