Dangers of Speeding

Traffic laws have been enacted to protect every person on the road. If any driver decides to disobey traffic laws by speeding, he or she can significantly increase the chances of being in an accident that may involve other people on the road. Statistics show that one-third of car crashes that have resulted in death have involved speeding.

Risks to Other Drivers and Pedestrians

Many people who speed believe that they have complete control of their actions when speeding. The truth is that other people on the road may be unaware that the driver is speeding. Countless accidents have been caused by drivers switching lanes or making turns while unaware of a nearby speeder, resulting in a serious accident.

Speeding is not only found on highways and interstates. Every day speeders are caught in residential areas, including school zones. Residential areas are more likely to have pedestrians crossing the street or jogging on the street. Bicyclists also usually ride on residential roads and can be hard to notice at high speeds.

Speeding and Hazardous Road Conditions

Speeding laws have also been enforced to protect speeders from certain road conditions. Some zones may decrease the speed limit at night due to reduced visibility. Other zones with decreased limits are turning roads, winding roads, icy/wet roads, and construction sites.

Contact Us

Speeding is deadly. If you or someone you know has been involved an accident caused by someone else’s speeding, contact Clarksburg car accident lawyer David W. Frame today at 800-352-9460.