In a move to tackle the rampant speeding issue in Decatur Township, Clearfield County, PennDOT has recently deployed a speed display board on Route 2018 (Copelin Road). The board, a measure to promote adherence to the 35 mph speed limit, has been strategically placed to face eastbound traffic, somewhere between Decatur Street and Perks Street. It's a part of a broader, ongoing campaign against aggressive driving behavior.
In a bid to mitigate the adverse effects of speeding and other aggressive driving tendencies – such as running red lights and tailgating – they've been posting these electronic reminders thorough the state. According to PennDOT, 2023 saw aggressive driving behaviors as a factor in 51 percent of crashes in Clearfield County alone.
Drivers can expect the speed display board to be a temporary fixture, remaining in place only until the end of October. The board is part of PennDOT's larger safety initiative which aims to inform and educate Pennsylvania motorists about the dangers of speeding and other hazardous driving practices.
For those wanting to delve deeper into the issue or learn how they can drive safer, PennDOT encourages a visit to their highway safety website at www.PennDOT.pa.gov/safety. Visitors can get acquainted with safety tips and statistics about aggressive driving that shines a light on its role in road accidents throughout Pennsylvania.
