Dayton Police to target aggressive driving
The Dayton Police Department will operate enhanced enforcement of speed limits at some of the city's most dangerous intersections this February.
Dayton Police to target aggressive driving
In 2016, the Dayton Police Department cited over 2,000 drivers for aggressive driving. More than half were guilty of speeding through residential intersections. The likelihood of injury and death grows with impacts of higher speeds. In fact, road traffic crashes are predicted to rise to become the 7th leading cause of death by 2030. And since July 2015, two pedestrians have been killed in traffic accidents.
In the light of these staggering statistics, Dayton Police have teamed up with AAA to raise awareness on the serious risks and consequences of aggressive driving behavior this February during Aggressive Driving Awareness Month.
The Dayton Police Department will operate enhanced enforcement of speed limits at some of the city's most dangerous intersections on February 3, 10 and 24.
Officers will be stationed at key intersections on North Main Street and Wayne Avenue for two- to four-hour periods on those dates. Additional locations may be scheduled on other dates.
The action follows a 40 percent increase in vehicle crashes in Dayton since 2014. In 2016, there were 4,000 crashes on Dayton roads, resulting in 1,000 injuries and 30 deaths. Since July 2015, two pedestrians in Dayton have been killed in traffic incidents where motorists ran a red light.
