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March 14, 2014Targeted behavior: aggressive driving around big rigs
SALT LAKE CITY — Supported by a $300,000 grant from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, the Salt Lake City Police Department will launch a new public awareness campaign tomorrow to decrease crashes between motorists and commercial vehicles.
Chief Burbank will debut “Trucks Need Space” television ads and other materials targeting aggressive driving during a press conference at 1:30 p.m. Friday afternoon. Sgt. Tom Potter, lead accident investigator, will talk about the aftermath of accidents, while Christopher Smith will share his experiences from 20-plus years as a commercial truck driver.
| WHO: | Chief Chris Burbank |
| Sgt. Tom Potter, lead accident investigator | |
| Christopher Smith, veteran truck driver | |
| WHAT: | Launch of “Trucks Need Space,” a new safe driving initiative |
| WHEN: | 1:30 p.m. Friday, March 14, 2014 |
| WHERE: | Public Safety Building |
| 475 S. 300 E. | |
| Salt Lake City, UT 84111 | |
| VISUALS: | Truck wrapped with campaign message |
| Press kit with materials for TV, radio, print available at press conference |
Contact: Reporters seeking comment should contact the Public Information Officer at 801.799.NEWS (6397).
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