Speed limits... are set according to what has been established as the maximum speed at which it is safe to travel. The entities that make these limits measure a variety of factors in order to determine what the speed limit should be. This means that anyone traveling over these limits is not only breaking the law, but also risking the well-being and safety of passengers and other motorists.

The speed limit applies to everyone regardless of the capability of the car or the driver experience level.


Dangers of speeding

Speeding kills

  • According to the U.S. Census Bureau, approximately 10,000 people die each year in speeding related accidents, which accounts for over a quarter of all traffic fatalities.
  • As speed increases, the effectiveness of safety equipment such as seat belts and airbags decreases.

Speeding is illegal

  • You may get caught by the local police, sheriff, highway patrol, or even photo radar.
  • Speeding violations are not just for driving above the posted speed limit. They may include driving too fast for road conditions, racing, speed greater than reasonable, and exceeding special speed limits.

Speeding is costly

  • A ticket can cost you hundreds of dollars, missed work (if you go to traffic court), and your auto insurance costs can increase

Speeding decreases driver control

  • Reduces ability to take and adjust to curves or objects in the roadway.
  • Decreases time to safely interact with other traffic.
  • Considerably extends stopping distance.
  • Increases the distance a vehicle travels, while the driver reacts to a dangerous situation.
  • Dangerous weather conditions intensify loss of control.

Plan ahead to allow for extra time to get to your destination, take time to call ahead if you're running late, and drive safely!

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