CHALLENGE

Speeding is a major concern to the overall traffic safety environment and continues to be one of the leading contributing factors for serious injury and fatal crashes in Utah. With strong enforcement and public education efforts, serious injuries and fatalities can be reduced.

DIRECTION

Efforts must be focused on reducing speeding on the roads and the associated elements of reckless and careless attitudes that often accompany such driver behavior.

Enforcement

• Continue to participate in speed management efforts.
• Continue funding for special speed enforcement campaigns.
• Promote public awareness and voluntary compliance with motorists obeying posted speed limits.

Education

Continue public information and educational outreach activities.

Engineering

• Continue the use of driver feedback signs to inform drivers of travel speeds.
• Continue the use of traffic calming and road diet devices.
• Use variable message signs to show anti-speeding driving messages.

Emergency Medical Services

LEADERS

• Utah Department of Public Safety:
  • Utah Highway Patrol,
  • Highway Safety Office,
• Statewide Local Law Enforcement Agencies,
• Utah Department of Transportation.

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