BradleySheriff.com  BCSOnews Holiday traffic enforcement plans
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Holiday traffic enforcement plans |
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Written by Staff Reports
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Friday, 21 December 2007 |
The Bradley County Sheriff’s Office today announced plans to increase traffic enforcement during the upcoming holiday season.
Coordinated by the traffic unit, checkpoints are planned at different locations throughout the county beginning on December 28th and continuing through the 31st. Locations will not be announced in advance.
Traffic Sgt. W.G. Campbell said several locations have been selected for special enforcement activities and there will be a low tolerance for violations that often contribute to accidents, such as “driving under the influence, reckless driving, and speeding.”
Motorists who encounter a checkpoint should experience a brief delay in reaching their destination. Anyone behind the wheel who has consumed too many alcoholic beverages could go to jail, Campbell said. “Our aim here is to keep the holidays safe.”
Comparing 2007 to previous years, Campbell said there have been fewer traffic deaths this year. For the current year fatalities are running 29% behind the previous year.
“We want the public to be aware that we are putting special emphasis on travel safety through the holidays. Some of the locations we are targeting have been identified as places where speeding and other factors contributing to traffic crashes have been a problem.”
Since the traffic unit was formed in 2004 there has been a reduction in traffic crashes despite the increase in traffic volumes, Campbell said.
“Our goal is to make the public aware of their mistakes in driving so they won’t repeat them,” Campbell said. “This makes it safer for everyone and it could keep them from becoming involved in a crash where they lose their life.”
Campbell cautions against driving too fast for conditions.
Speeding reduces the driver’s ability to maintain control of the vehicle and to steer safely around curves. The vehicle travels a greater distance each second than it would at a safe speed, and that reduces reaction time tremendously.
Think of it this way. Traveling at 45 miles-per-hour you have more time to react to a curve than you would at 70 miles-per-hour. Also, the physical characteristics of the road could make completing the curve at the greater speed unlikely.
Have a safe and enjoyable holiday. |
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 30 December 2007 )
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