AGGRESSIVE
DRIVING
S
peeding and other aggressive driving behaviors are
among the leading causes of highway crashes and
fatalities in Pennsylvania. However, many motorists
don’t realize they are an aggressive driver.
Are you an aggressive driver?
• Do you speed excessively?
• Do you tailgate slower vehicles?
• Do you race to beat red lights or run stop signs?
• Do you weave in and out of traffic?
• Do you pass illegally on the right? Do you fail to yield the
right of way to oncoming vehicles?
AGGRESSIVE DRIVING EDUCATION AND
ENFORCEMENT PROJECT
To deter aggressive drivers and make P ennsylvania’s
highways safer for all who use them, the Millcreek Police
Department is joining other police departments across the
state to conduct aggressive driving enforcement. Since the
project was launched in 2006, more than 580 roadways have
been targeted with additional enforcement and education.
TIPS FOR WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU ENCOUNTER
AGGRESSIVE DRIVERS
• Get out of their way and don’t challenge them.
• Stay relaxed, avoid eye contact, and ignore rude
gestures.
• Don’t block the passing lane if you are driving slower
than most of the traffic.
SEAT BELT SAFETY
Wearing your seatbelt is your best defense against injury
or death in the event of a crash. A seat belt increases your
chances of surviving a crash by up to 60%. Despite this, far
too many motorists still refuse to buckle up for a variety
of reasons. The seatbelt usage rate was 84% in 2014. The
trend has remained fairly steady for the past five years.
Pennsylvania’s rate is among the highest among states with
secondary seatbelt laws. National statistics show that for
every 1 percent increase in seatbelt usage, 8-12 lives can be
saved on the highways.
FACT:
Three out of four crashes occur
within 25 miles of home.
THERE’S NO EXCUSE NOT TO
BUCKLE UP!
MILLCREEK
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