Nashville Automobile Accident Attorney Looks At THP Enforcement Programs For 2010
Keep The Pressure On
In my Blog, The Tennessee Auto Accident Attorney, I’ve been pleased to share the good news about the reduction of Tennessee highway traffic fatalities in 2009. Preliminary figures indicate the number of traffic fatalities on Tennessee roadways declined sharply again in 2009. The Tennessee Department of Safety (TDOS) and the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) are dedicated to continuing that trend in 2010. This year, the Tennessee Highway Patrol will once again participate in several enforcement initiatives aimed at saving lives.
Commercial Drivers
Troopers will participate in a campaign entitled, Operation “Speeding Trucks And Negligent Drivers”. The (S.T.A.N.D.) campaign will focus on commercial motor vehicles with emphasis being placed on commercial drivers who speed, drive recklessly, follow too closely, and change lanes improperly. Approximately 4,000 hours have been dedicated to this campaign through the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
Young Drivers
Statistical data also reveals that a disproportionally large number of “under 21” drivers are involved in fatal crashes. Alcohol presence and the lack of safety belt use are also indicated in many of these crashes. For this reason, the Tennessee Highway Patrol is participating, once again, in the Strike Three Program to target young drivers who fail to wear safety belts and/or drink and drive. Funding from the GHSO will allow Troopers to work an additional 4,100 hours on this program.
Construction and Work Zones
The Construction Accident Reduction (C.A.R.) program targets drivers who violate traffic laws while traveling through Tennessee highway construction and work zones when road workers are present. Funding from the GHSO will permit Troopers to work an additional 4,300 Hours in construction and maintenance zones throughout the state.
As an experienced Nashville accident attorney I want to enlist you in this grand effort on behalf of the Bredesen Administration to make Tennessee highways safe for everyone. If you or a loved one is injured or killed in a Tennessee automobile accident you owe it to your family to contact the experienced Tennessee automobile accident attorneys at Phillip Miller & Associates and take advantage of a free consultation to learn about yor rights and remedies.
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