Speeding can have serious consequences that you may want to consider before hitting the gas pedal.
As part of Operation Southern Slow Down, law enforcement authorities in Florida, Georgia, and three other neighboring states are taking strict measures to curb speeding on the roads.
The onset was on July 15th.
Let’s raise awareness about the perils of speeding and emphasize the significance of safe driving.
It’s not your imagination – there really are more officers on the road these days.
Operation Southern Slow Down is currently underway in five states including Florida, Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, and Tennessee. The main goal of this initiative is to decrease the number of accidents caused by speeding.
According to the Public Information Officer of the Florida Department of Transportation, Hampton Ray, “Speed kills” is an undeniable fact.
In 2010, the Jax Daily Record, our news partners, reported that I-95 in Florida was among the most dangerous interstates in the United States.
Law enforcement will be patrolling Interstate this week, according to Hampton Ray.
During our trip to I-95, we observed the speeds of vehicles traveling southbound. It was noted that the majority of vehicles did not exceed speeds of 70 miles per hour.
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, along with the Florida Highway Patrol and various local and statewide police departments, spearheads this yearly campaign in the sunshine state.
According to Hampton Ray, the main objective of Operation Southern Slow Down is to promote safe driving practices.
During this week, the focus is on high visibility enforcement. As you drive on the road, it is important to slow down and ensure that you are driving safely, even if you are already following the speed limit. This is the main purpose of the campaign.
To ensure your safety while driving, it’s important to always buckle up and abide by the speed limit.
According to data released by the FLHSMV for 2022, speeding or driving too fast was responsible for over 13,000 crashes.