The Nampa Police Department Traffic Unit is committed to maintain safety for its citizens. The goal is to reduce the number of people injured on Nampa's roadways by encouraging motorists to comply with traffic laws. The STEP Team is involved in many community safety enhancing programs as well as traffic enforcement. STEP also works closely with the Public Works Department to help identify problem streets and intersections, then work to remedy these issues. STEP and Public Works have worked together to make changes to intersection construction, traffic signal placement, speed limit changes, and other modifications to make travel in the city more safe, and smooth. The STEP Team is also committed to student safety, and investigates all reported school bus stop arm violations.
STEP is also responsible for traffic control for all special events, such as Parades, bicycle races, walk a thon etc that take place in Nampa City limits. They also assist other local agencies with traffic control for special events in their jurisdictions. If you have an upcoming special event that may impact traffic flow, please contact Sgt Matt Pavelek or Cpl Earl Lindauer to make arrangements for STEP to assist with traffic control.
Nampa officers have been focusing on motorists violating the law pertaining to pedestrians within a crosswalk. We began looking at the situation following several pedestrians struck by vehicles recently. Since the increased enforcement actions have taken place we have noted a higher level of awareness by the public. The local media have been instrumental in assisting us with getting our message out.
The STEP team would also like to remind everyone to "Buckle Up" when driving. Seat belts save lives and are the simplest and surest way to protect yourself from injury when driving, as proven year after year by accident statistics.
Idaho 2008 Motor Vehicle Injuries Persons Using Safety Restraints vs Persons Not Using Safety Restraints, Age 7 & Older |
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Idaho 2008 Motor Vehicle Injury Costs Persons Using Safety Restraints vs Persons Not Using Safety Restraints, Age 7 & Older |
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