Join us in a New Year’s Resolution to “S-l-o-w D-o-w-n”:
West Wendover, Nevada – In an effort to save lives, the West Wendover Police Department is reminding motorists to slow down. As part of Joining Forces, a statewide law enforcement program, additional law enforcement officers will be working overtime through January 21, 2016, enforcing speed limit laws.
Many make New Year’s resolutions that last a couple days, weeks or even months, but this is one that should be made and stuck to for life. Speed plays a major factor in serious injuries and fatal crashes. When the speedometer goes up, so does the possibility of tragedy occurring.
“Everyone can get to their destinations safely and timely if they plan accordingly. Plan on extra holiday traffic and winter weather conditions, leave a little earlier, slow down and buckle up!”
– Lt.Don Lininger
Most motorists, however, do not believe speeding is as risky as other behaviors, but according 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 crash severity, leading to more debilitating injuries or death
• Unexpected economic and psychological implications of a speed-related crash
