Drowsy Driving Continuing Safety Areas
CHALLENGE
Serious injuries and fatalities related to drowsy driving are a top concern in Utah. Unfortunately, drowsy driving violations and crashes are under-reported due to deficiencies in crash reporting and the difficulty of attributing crashes to sleepiness.
DIRECTION
Maintain efforts to reduce drowsy driving-related serious injury and fatal crashes.
PRIORITY STRATEGIES
Engineering
Install drowsy driving warning signs in high crash locations. Install rumble strips at high crash locations where possible.
EDUCATION
Continue partnership with UDOT, UDPS, and Med One Capital as part of the “Sleep Smart. Drive Smart.” campaign. Support educational activities and media campaigns.
Enforcement
Improve drowsy driving crash reporting with law enforcement.
Emergency Services
Increase involvement of emergency medical service providers in drowsy driving programs and community events.
LEADERS
Utah Department of Transportation Utah Highway Patrol UDPS, Highway Safety Office Zero Fatalities Med One Capital UDOH, Bureau of EMS and Preparedness