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Speeders on Nevada law enforcement radar through March 13
One-third of fatal crashes nationwide involve speeding, a statistic that is prompting local law enforcement officers to crack down on aggressive drivers and speeders in Nevada.
Nevada law enforcement officers are Joining Forces to increase high-visibility patrols between February 28 and March 13, 2019 for motorists exceeding the speed limit.
Exceeding the speed limit or driving too fast for the conditions is one of the most common factors contributing to traffic crashes and cost our country billions of dollars every year. Driving too fast can turn a near miss into a crash, or a fatality.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that the annual cost to society of speeding-related crashes is $40.4 billion per year.
"The faster you go, the less time you have to react. As your speed increases, so does the risk of serious injuries or fatalities in a crash. Always leave yourself plenty of time when traveling. With winter weather still upon us, make sure you are driving at a speed that is appropriate for the weather and road conditions. Drive safe, Nevada."
More information about safe driving and the state’s Zero Fatalities goal is available online at www.ZeroFatalitiesNV.com .
Funding for the extra patrols is made possible by Joining Forces. Joining Forces is a multi-jurisdictional law enforcement program funded by the Office of Traffic Safety, aimed at reducing injuries and crashes through statewide enforcement of traffic safety laws. The goal is to save lives by increasing public awareness about the dangers of making poor choices while driving.