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* 1 3 * How many of you already participated ? * * Data – Minor School License 14-year-olds are allowed to drive on public roadways unsupervised in Iowa and only three other states. (minor school license or MSL) Crash rates comparing same-age drivers, MSL drivers have a higher crash rate than instructional license (IL) drivers: 195/1000 for “school license” drivers (MSL) 17/1000 for “learner’s permit” drivers (IL) Comparing same-age drivers, “school license” (MSL) drivers have more crashes and violations than “learner’s permit” (IL) drivers. 11.5 times more likely to have a traffic crash and; 6.5 times more likely to have moving violation conviction. * Per Scott Falb 7/10/2007 Motorcycle trends similar to 2006. Several deer-motorcycle crashes. Several recent June/July crashes reported where victim was life-flighted 50/50 chance that those motorcycle crash victims survived. * Tracs (Iowa’s Traffic and Criminal Software) Location capture for crashes done in the field Data now immediately available to local agencies Motivation to keep the data current on a local level Reducing number of Non-locatable crashes More timely data Basis of Iowa Success  Program Support Basis of Iowa SuccessProgram Support In 2004, Iowa DOT adopted a paved shoulder and rumble strip policy on selected two-lane and four-lane facilities. In 2005, 298 miles of shoulders were paved. Iowa DPS and GTSB continue to coordinate multi-agency, high-profile enforcement efforts. GTSB and the Department of Public Health continue to support child safety seat awareness and technician training. In the last decade, the Iowa DOT replaced a number of two-lane, high-crash roads with four-lane divided roads. The Iowa DNR has made progress in reducing the Iowa deer herd. Basis of Iowa SuccessProgram Support Iowa’s SuccessOther Contributing Factors Iowa DOT Safety Engineering Designated State Safety Engineer and 7 staff Include low-cost safety improvements in resurfacing projects using