TxDOT Says Special Operation Underway to Slow Down Texas Drivers

(KNUE-FM) Here in Texas we know that whenever you’re driving you better pay attention. There are lots of drivers who are speeding and not using turn signals and let's not forget about all the people who love to run a red light.

And while we know that there are dangerous drivers on the road, there are also lots of law enforcement officers who are trying to monitor drivers and will often give citations for those who are caught not following the rules of the road.

When Is Operation Slowdown Happening?

Throughout the year law enforcement in Texas will have special operations they work on specifically and from July 18th through August 3rd, TxDot is implementing “Operation Slowdown”.

According to KXAN, this means they will be in “high visibility speed limit enforcement”. This means officers will write tickets and spend extra time keeping an eye on drivers and reminding drivers to slow down on Texas roads.

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Why Speeding Is So Dangerous in Texas

According to TxDOT, speeding is the number one contributing factor to traffic crashes in Texas and is also the leading cause of crashes that resulted in deaths last year.

A little over 35% of all crash fatalities in Texas last year were a result of excessive speeding.

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What to Expect From Increased Patrols

The last thing you want right now is a speeding ticket that will cause your insurance rates to go up, and who can afford a speeding ticket right now?

Please take this as your warning to slow down when you’re behind the wheel in Texas.