With speed-related crashes killing practically 1,500 folks in Texas final yr, a statewide crackdown on rushing begins Friday, bringing elevated enforcement to roads throughout San Antonio and past.
From July 18 via Aug. 3, the Texas Division of Transportation’s Operation Slowdown marketing campaign will enhance pace restrict enforcement in partnership with legislation enforcement companies throughout the state. The 2-week effort is a part of TxDOT’s broader initiative to handle rushing — the main reason behind visitors crashes in Texas.
In 2024, practically 160,000 speed-related crashes occurred statewide, leading to 1,467 deaths and 5,921 severe accidents, in keeping with TxDOT. That yr, within the San Antonio space, there have been 10,703 speed-related crashes, resulting in 123 deaths and 424 severe accidents.
Drivers can count on to see elevated legislation enforcement presence on roads, particularly focusing on these exceeding posted pace limits or failing to decelerate for street, climate or visitors circumstances.
TxDOT encourages motorists to:
Match pace to street and climate circumstances
Depart extra distance to cease in heavy visitors or building zones
Look ahead to posted pace reductions
Keep in mind that fines double in energetic college or work zones
“Dashing will not be an accident — it’s a selection, and it may be a lethal one. Keep in mind that you don’t danger simply your individual life once you pace.” mentioned Michael Terán, TxDOT Visitors Security Program Supervisor. “You danger the lives of each different particular person on the street with you.” For extra data, go to txdot.gov/security.
