Another speeding and aggressive driving safety message from Sheriff Grady Judd.
Aggressive driving is defined as when individuals commit a combination of moving traffic offenses so as to endanger other persons or property. – FDOT Speed and Aggressive Driving
Nationally 17.2 million drivers have driven one or more times in the preceding 12 months when they thought they were over the legal limit. – Drive Sober Florida
Approximately 84% of hit-and-run traffic fatalities occur during dawn, dusk or nighttime conditions. – FLHSMV
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In 2019, 135 roadway workers were killed in workzones. – National Workzone Safety Information Clearinghouse
In 2017 alone, seat belts saved an estimated 14,955 lives. – NHTSA
Between 2015 and 2020 there have been 1,126 crashes where a driver was cited for failing to move over for an emergency, sanitation, or utility service vehicle. Of the crashes,m there were 2 fatalities, 37 incapacitating injuries, and 107 non-incapacitating injuries. – FLHSMV
A discussion about safety, access, and mobility of Florida’s aging road users.
The Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon can reduce crashes by 55%. – FWHA
Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons can reduce pedestrian crashes by 47%. – FHWA
In the US, one work zone fatality occurs for every 4 billion vehicle-miles of travel and for every $112 million worth of roadway construction expenditures. – FHWA
More than 72% of pedestrian fatalities occurred at non-intersection locations (mid-block). – GHSA
With the installation of roundabouts, there are fewer crashes, 90% fewer fatalities, and 75% fewer injuries. – FHWA
In 2019, more than 3.5 million drivers ran red lights. – National Coalition for Safer Roads
In Florida, speed is a factor in approximately 30% of all traffic crashes resulting in fatal and serious injuries to pedestrians and bicyclists. – NHTSA
Over 35% of speeding-related fatalities occur on lower-speed collector and local roads. – FHWA