Drivers across Texas are being urged to put the brakes on their speed as the Euless Police Department joins the Texas Department of Transportation's (TxDOT) "Be Safe. Drive Smart" campaign. Launching a crackdown on speedsters, the Euless Police Department will be patrolling with a keen eye between July 18 and August 3, as part of Operation Slowdown, tackling the menace of speeding that is claimed not to save time, but costs lives.
According to a social media post by the Euless Police Department, in the year 2024, almost 160,000 traffic crashes were attributed to speeding in Texas, leading to 1,467 fatalities and 5,921 serious injuries. These numbers are a stark reminder that a lead foot can have dire consequences. The police hope that the presence of law enforcement on the roads will serve as a visual deterrent, curbing the temptation to speed and giving drivers a glimpse of what a safe velocity looks like.
It's not all about laying down the law with speeding tickets. TxDOT's campaign also seeks to educate motorists on the importance of driving safely through various tips. Drivers are encouraged to adjust their speed according to road conditions, leave ample distance to stop in heavy traffic or slippery roads, heed road signs signaling reduced speed limits, and remember that penalties are steeper in school zones and work zones when workers are on site. Above all, buckling up is emphasized as an essential practice for drivers and passengers alike, flaunted as 'your best protection in a crash'.
