The Fishers Police Department is running to keep the community's teens from pushing the pedal too hard, especially in areas where the risk is high and the need to slow down is critical. The Fishers Police Department took to social media with a direct message to young drivers: "Speeding isn’t just breaking the law, it’s breaking reaction time." Their post on Facebook serves as both a stark reminder and a plea, emphasizing the potential consequences of excess speed—less time to react, smaller margins for error, and higher chances of accidents.
In their post, Fishers PD quantified the perils of speeding in a way meant to resonate with the adolescent sensibility to understand, to truly comprehend what is at stake. "Every extra 10 mph = less time to stop and less chance to avoid a crash," they wrote, distilling physics into an equation of survival. The department is clearly aiming to directly appeal to the young drivers frequenting neighborhoods, school zones, and the bustling 116th Street. The message even adds a playful, yet earnest, twist: "Your friends (and your future) will thank you."
