oh shit. i better watch out. i use 22, 28 and 279 regularly
Aggressive Drivers Targeted In 'Take 2' Campaign
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) ―
Don't be surprised if you see more police on the highways over the next few days.
Police and PennDOT kicked off a new safe driving campaign today, but which highways will be monitored?
The easiest way to remember is to look for the number two.
Aggressive drivers who break the rules of the road and endanger themselves and other motorists, beware.
"We're starting to kick off 'Take 2' and we're doing aggressive driving and speeding enforcement on western Pennsylvania roads with the number two in it," Jay Ofsanik said.
That means extra patrols on Route 22, 28, 21, 20-40. and Interstate 279.
PennDOT said fatal crashes decreased by 20 percent last year and they are trying to improve on that number by teaming up with state and local police.
"Speed is one of the biggest contributing factors to crash severity and fatal crashes. If people can slow down, we will reduce crashes or the severity of the crashes," Ofsanik said.
State Police Public Information Officer Stephen Limani said state troopers will do their part.
"I had to investigate a crash where a person was driving excessively fast and passed two vehicles and hit a median barrier and spun. The passengers weren't wearing seatbelts and were ejected. This turned out to be a fatal. We're trying to stop acts like this," Limani said.
The aggressive driving campaign is good news for Mary Quitter. She's sick of what she sees, especially along Route 28.
