Showing posts with label aggressive driving. Show all posts
Showing posts with label aggressive driving. Show all posts

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

State to Crack Down on Aggressive Driving


PennDOT today announced it will be stepping up aggressive-driving enforcement activities as part of a statewide initiative from March 18 to April 28.

Law enforcement activities will be conducted on Wednesday, March 20 on roadways throughout Lehigh and Northampton counties, a media release from the state transportation agency said. The enforcement will target motorists exhibiting aggressive-driving behaviors, such as running red lights, speeding, and tailgating.

The announcement noted that distracted drivers can exhibit aggressive-driving behaviors.

PennDOT data for Lehigh and Northampton counties shows that in 2011, 30 people were killed in crashes involving aggressive driving, PennDOT added in the press release.