Submitted by: IACP Division of State & Provincial Police, Roadway Safety Committee, Midsize Agencies Division, State Associations of Chiefs of Police Division

WHEREAS, the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), led by the Division of State and Provincial Police, State Associations of Chiefs of Police, and the Roadway Safety Committee, recognize law enforcement leaders have an obligation to work together to reduce highway fatalities; and

WHEREAS, in 2022 over 42,000 lives were lost on US highways due to traffic related crashes and roadway fatalities; and

WHEREAS, to safeguard the public as well as first responders and other emergency personnel whose duties require them to utilize the roadside, the Division of State and Provincial Police, State Associations of Chiefs of Police, and Roadway Safety Committee will lead an effort to reduce highway fatalities by supporting the National Road to Zero campaign; and

WHEREAS, the success of this campaign will be achieved by committing to data-driven enforcement focusing on speed enforcement, and targeting impaired and distracted driving, and seat belt usage. The campaign will also include enforcement actions against the unsafe driving behaviors of the operators of large trucks and buses; and

WHEREAS, this will be accomplished through educational and awareness programs, such as the National Road to Zero campaign and the nationwide Move Over campaign, fair and equitable high-visibility traffic enforcement, and the commitment to strengthening partnerships at all levels; and

WHEREAS, every year, surface transportation is involved in thousands of train strikes at highway grade crossings and along railroad right-of-way in North America. Although highway grade crossing elimination is preferred, this is not always feasible due to engineering and other constraints. Where elimination is not possible, active warning systems and other safety measures are pursued, yet these still rely on public compliance to be effective. To further bolster highway grade crossing safety measures to reduce the risk of trespassing and train strike incidents, injuries, and fatalities, the National Road to Zero campaign introduces a human countermeasure by providing support and education to local law enforcement agencies to provide regular grade-crossing enforcement activities at data-driven sites designed to change behavior, improve safety, and reduce accidents, keeping both rail passengers and the motoring public safe; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED that the IACP supports the effort of the National Road to Zero campaign; and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED the Drive to Save Lives/Drive to Zero campaign is a multiyear, ongoing effort by state police and highway patrols, county sheriffs, and municipal police agencies, to prevent the needless deaths that occur on roadways each year; and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED the IACP recommends all nations, states, provinces, and territories participate in efforts to reduce highway fatalities.