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NHP targeting drivers who are speeding

Published: June 2, 2015  By: admin, In: Grab Bag,  13 Comments
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Between now and June 21, Nevada’s Joining Forces law enforcement team will be cracking down on speeding drivers throughout the state.

In an effort to save lives, Nevada Highway Patrol is reminding motorists to slow down. Law enforcement agencies throughout Nevada will be working overtime through June 21 enforcing speed limit laws.

 

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, speed was a factor in almost a third of passenger vehicle occupants killed in crashes in 2013. In addition, most of these crashes occurred during nighttime hours.

Aaccording to NHTSA, the consequences of driving too fast include:

·         Greater potential for loss of vehicle control

·         Reduced effectiveness of occupant protection equipment

·         Increased stopping distance when the driver perceives a danger

·         Increased degree of crash severity leading to more debilitating injuries

·         Unexpected economic and psychological implications of a speed-related crash.

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  1. Dogula says - Posted: June 2, 2015

    Revenue enhancement.

  2. Hmmm... says - Posted: June 2, 2015

    Good…people drive too fast and recklessly through this town.

  3. Dogula says - Posted: June 2, 2015

    Hmmm, It’s NHP. Nevada. It’s already got the strictest speed enforcement in the country, as a state. And Douglas County has the strictest enforcement in NV. Be very, very careful.

  4. Hmmm... says - Posted: June 2, 2015

    I know what NHP means.

  5. greengrass says - Posted: June 2, 2015

    “Aaccording to NHTSA”

    *According

    Glad they’re cracking down on the reckless speeding drivers. Speed kills! If you want to go fast, don’t do it on public roads.

  6. Dogula says - Posted: June 2, 2015

    Inattention kills. WAY more than speed.

  7. greengrass says - Posted: June 2, 2015

    Speed is a result of inattention.

  8. Dogula says - Posted: June 2, 2015

    GG, think before you type. I turned on Centerville the other day and a VERY nice, VERY fast car whipped up behind me, passed me on the solid double yellow, and tore down the road doing at least 65. Speed limit’s 45 on that stretch.
    He was NOT ‘inattentive’. Not at all. But he was speeding.

  9. greengrass says - Posted: June 2, 2015

    So then what’s you’re point? You seem to be criticizing me for saying speed kills.

  10. Tempus says - Posted: June 3, 2015

    The discussion is irrelevant. Speed limits are taxes. If the intent was to save lives you would lose your license when you speed. The intent is to raise revenue.

  11. Hercules says - Posted: June 3, 2015

    Its unfortunate that HWY 50 from State line to Carson City is rated the second for being a speed trap. All the different speed changes from Cave Rock to State line helps DCSD and NVP nab drivers. Its a wonder to really understand what speed limit zone you are driving in.

  12. nature bats last says - Posted: June 3, 2015

    Dont do the crime if you cant pay the fine….otherwise follow the laws and there shouldnt be a problem. Whiners…

  13. business owner says - Posted: June 3, 2015

    Thanks for the valuable input nature. Now we can all move on knowing your very important 2 cents.