VSP conducting traffic safety initiative along Rt. 58
RICHMOND, Va. (WFXR)—Virginia State Troopers will be increasing patrols and conducting traffic safety details on U.S. Route 58 from Emporia to Danville starting Monday, May 13.
This initiative aims to enhance safety throughout this stretch of the highway and to decrease traffic crashes and deaths by increasing safe driving behaviors for all traveling.
“We know Route 58 is a popular alternative to Route 460 and Interstate 64, especially during the upcoming summer travel season,” said Sgt. S.C. Leslie, Virginia State Police Area 22 Commander. “Reinforcing the need for all motorists to share the road responsibly and comply with posted speed limits is imperative for everyone’s safety. Route 58 is a limited-access highway, so excessive speed and driver distraction put everyone at risk, especially our local residents pulling out from a parking lot or driveway or crossing at an intersection.”
VSP conducting ‘Operation DISS-rupt’ throughout I-64
This operation marks is a part of the national ‘Click it or Ticket’ campaign. According to DriveSmart Virginia, seatbelts reduce the risk of critical injury to moderate injury by about 50%. Also, death rates are eight times higher when someone in a vehicle is not buckled in or restrained.
The initiative will be finished on Friday, May 18.
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