Washington Traffic Safety Commission 11/9/2020

GOAL: To prevent traffic crashes to reduce traffic related deaths and serious injuries through increased enforcement. STRATEGY: Prevent drivers from engaging in high risk behaviors by increasing their perception of the risk of receiving a citation through high visibility enforcement campaigns(HVE).HVE Campaigns influence driver behavior by creating the perception that there is an increased risk of engaging in risky driving behaviors.This perception is achieved through 1)an increase in media messages about upcoming emphasis periods so that the targeted drivers know when the patrols will occur and what will be enforced and 2)during the patrols drivers have the perception of increased enforcement because they can see a significant and noticeable increase in law enforcement presence (officers pulling cars over)that reinforces the media messages they received and influences them to modify their driving behavior. OBJECTIVES: Research and experience has shown that the strategy is only effective if all partners that engage in HVE adhere to these requirements. The SUB-RECIPIENT agrees to follow all seven of these requirements. 1. Implement the mobilization plan developed by the local traffic safety task force for each HVE event that includes: a. Problem Statement b. Description of enforcement strategy, including expected law enforcement agencies participating in the event, target violation,and target locations so that the HVE has the greatest chance of preventing traffic crashes. c. Public outreach strategy that targets the drivers most likely to contribute to traffic crashes. d. Evaluation plan 2. The event is data driven. This means data(such as traffic crash data) is used to identify the locations where the HVE should occur and drivers with the highest potential of causing traffic crashes. 3. The enforcement is multijurisdictional and uses a saturation approach. This means SUB-RECIPIENT is coordinating its efforts with adjacent law enforcement agencies so that the driving public has the perception of law enforcement omnipresence on the targeted roads.Enforcement is highly visible— clearly more than a typical day. WTSC proposes that no less than three officers work an FIVE. 4. Each participating officer will make at least 3 contacts per hour. 5. The public is made aware of the event before,during,and after the enforcement takes place.This means that messages reach all target audiences in the community,regardless of English proficiency, who use the targeted transportation system. The WTSC will conduct statewide public education campaigns during national campaigns,but it is the responsibility of the SUB-RECIPIENT and task force to ensure that all elements of HVE are being met. 6. Local media are highly involved in the effort to reach communities in which HVE will occur.