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Posted On: July 11, 2009 by Kenneth L. Christensen

Davis County Cracking Down On Speeders

Davis County is continuing to ramp up its efforts to promote traffic safety. According to KSL News, the Utah Highway Patrol and 10 other police agencies are utilizing a federal grant to enforce speed limits. With the help of $150,000, authorities will take on 45 overtime shifts per month through this September. Police and troopers will increase enforcement on Interstate 15, business thoroughfares, and neighborhood roads throughout Davis County. Police regularly clock drivers at speeds exceeding 20 miles per hour above the limit. School zones and neighborhood roads are especially prone to speeders, as commuters are more likely to speed in areas in which they are familiar. Authorities believe that commuters are simply in a hurry and do not give themselves enough time to arrive at their destination on time. A similar speed enforcement program in Tooele County last year helped lower speeds in that area of the state and police hope that the same will happen in Davis County.

Speed plays a large factor in Utah traffic accidents. In 2007, speed was a contributing factor to 52% of Utah fatal traffic accidents. In addition, an average of 10,000 accidents occur statewide because of speeding. Please consider your own protection and the safety of your fellow commuters. Obey all posted speed limits, no matter the situation. If you have been injured in a Utah motor accident because of another driver’s speeding or negligence, you are entitled to receive full compensation for your injuries and other damages. Contact the expert Utah injury attorneys at the Christensen Law Firm for a free consultation. Together, we will work to ensure you receive the settlement you deserve.

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