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    PennDOT, Police and Safety Partners Highlight Statewide Aggressive Driving Campaign

    April 12, 2023

    ​Uniontown, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) partnered with the Pennsylvania State Police, North Huntington Township Police Department, Irwin Borough Police Department, and the Highway Safety Network today to urge safe driving as part of a statewide Aggressive Driving Enforcement Wave that runs through April 23.

    The goal of targeted enforcement is to reduce the number of aggressive driving related crashes, injuries, and fatalities on roadways throughout the state. The enforcement wave will focus on distracted driving, speeding, and work zone awareness. Motorists exhibiting other unsafe behaviors such as driving too fast for conditions, following too closely, or other aggressive actions will also be cited.

    PennDOT reminds motorists that speeding and other aggressive driving behaviors are among the leading factors in highway crashes and fatalities in Pennsylvania. Examples of aggressive driving include speeding excessively, tailgating, racing to beat red lights, running stop signs, passing illegally on the right, and failing to yield the right of way to oncoming vehicles.

    "As spring approaches, drivers will see more work zones and volunteers on our roadways picking litter," said PSP Trooper Stephen J. Limani. "Also, school is still in session – remember to be cautious of all school vehicles and pedestrians in and around school zones. Slow down and pay attention, it could save a life."

    This enforcement is part of Pennsylvania's Highway Safety Program and is funded by part of PennDOT's investment of federal funds from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

    If you encounter an aggressive driver, PennDOT offers these tips:

    • Get out of their way and don't challenge them.

    • Stay relaxed, avoid eye contact and ignore rude gestures.

    • Don't block the passing lane if you are driving slower than most of the traffic.

    • Do not attempt to follow or pursue the vehicle. You or a passenger may call the police. But, if you use a cell phone, pull over to a safe location.

    For more information on aggressive driving, distracted driving, and work zone safety visit www.PennDOT.pa.gov/Safety.

    Motorists can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras. 

    511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional Twitter alerts. 

    Subscribe to PennDOT news and traffic alerts in Fayette, Greene, Washington, and Westmoreland counties at PennDOT District 12. 

    Information about infrastructure in District 12, including completed work and significant projects, is available at District 12 Results. Find PennDOT's planned and active construction projects at PennDOT Projects. 

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    Contacts: Melissa Maczko, 724-439-7135 or mmaczko@pa.gov 
    Toni Hartley, 724-425-3018 or tohartley@pa.gov 

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