The Crawfordsville Police Department is working to keep everyone on the road safe by raising awareness about the dangers of speeding and urging drivers to obey speed limits.
From now through July 31, officers with the Crawfordsville Police Department will take part in the Speeding Slows You Down high-visibility enforcement campaign. If a driver is pulled over for speeding, he or she will be issued a ticket for breaking the law.
“Speeding is one of the leading causes of traffic fatalities in Indiana,” said James Bryan, ICJI’s Traffic Safety Director. “Obeying the posted speed limits will reduce the number of deaths and serious bodily injuries that occur on Indiana roads.”
Speeding reduces a driver’s ability to maneuver safely around another vehicle, hazardous object, or an unexpected curve. As speed increases, so does the likelihood of a crash and the severity of injuries for the driver, passengers, pedestrians and other road users.
National statistics show that young people, especially male drivers, represent the largest demographic involved in speeding-related vehicle crashes. ICJI encourages parents to talk to their teens about the dangers of speeding and ignoring the rules of the road.
“We are asking our community to please slow down,” said Chief Aaron Mattingly. “Our goal is to save lives, and we’re putting all drivers on alert — the posted speed limit is the law. No excuses.”
Drivers who encounter someone speeding or following too closely should safely steer out of the way, allowing the person to pass. Motorists are encouraged to call the police if they believe a driver is following or harassing them.
For additional safety information on speeding, click here or visit www.nhtsa.gov.
