With the festive season upon us, the City of Warr Acres Police Department has reminded drivers of the importance of obeying speed limits. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), speeding was a factor in 29% of all traffic fatalities in 2023, a sobering reminder of the dangers of driving too fast, the City Of Warr Acres Police Department said.
As the City Of Warr Acres Police Department underscores, the holiday rush, compounded by the potential for rapidly changing weather conditions, exacerbates driving hazards. "Speeding reduces your reaction time, increases stopping distance and dramatically raises the severity of crashes," their social media post cautions. Crucially, the department's message goes beyond a mere warning; it delivers a heartfelt plea: "Arrive alive. Slow down. Give your loved ones the gift of your safe return."
It's certainly not the first time law enforcement has appealed to drivers' better angels during the year's end festivities. Yet, considering nearly a third of lives lost in traffic incidents were due to speeding, it is a message that requires repeating. The expected increase in holiday traffic serves as an additional prompting for drivers to exercise caution and patience, as per the City Of Warr Acres Police Department Facebook page.
The local police officers have committed to stepping up their efforts to safeguard our streets. "Our officers will be out working to keep our roads safe. Please do your part," the City Of Warr Acres Police Department's message reads. This holiday season, the police hope that the community will heed their advice, making a collective effort to respect speed limits, and by doing so, preserve the joyfulness of the season.
