Nashville Automobile Accident Attorney Summarizes The Profile Of Aggressive Tennessee Drivers
Aggressive Drivers
As an experienced Tennessee car accident lawyer I regularly witness the role of aggressive drivers in many Tennessee car accidents. Statistics suggest that as many as one third of traffic crashes resulting in death can be attributed to aggressive driving and two-thirds of resulting deaths can be attributed to aggressive driving. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) , defines aggressive driving as “the operation of a motor vehicle in a manner which endangers or is likely to endanger persons or property.” Some of the most common actions considered aggressive include:
* Speeding
* Red light running
* Failure to yield
* Following too closely
* Unsafe lane changes
* Failure to obey traffic control devices
* Failure to use proper signals
* Improper passing
Many states around the nation have specific statutes prohibiting Aggressive driving. In Tennessee aggressive driving is addressed in the Statutes as Reckless Driving. TN Code section 55-10-205)55-10-205, describes reckless driving as; “Any person who drives any vehicle in willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property commits reckless driving.”
In addition to legislation, states, including Tennessee are addressing aggressive driving in other ways, including:
* Increased enforcement, through programs
* Local citizens’ initiatives and coalitions that implement public information/education campaigns to improve driver courtesy.
* Technological advances, such as photo radar.
* State public information and education programs that focus on the dangers of aggressive driving, provide tips for safe driving, publicize upcoming enforcement programs or advertise tip lines for reporting aggressive driving behavior.
I would encourage each driver who ventures out onto the highways and byways of Tennessee to arm themselves with the telephone number of the appropriate law enforcement agency (State Troopers *847, Sheriff’s Office or Local Police, 911) and when you witness an aggressive driver, pull over to a safe place and call in the license number, description of the vehicle and any other specifics that you observed. Save a life and tell all of your friends and families to step up and help reduce traffic fatalities in Tennessee.
If you or a loved one is injured or killed in a Tennessee car accident cuased by an aggressive driver contact the experienced Nashville automobile accident attorneys at Phillip Miller & Associates and find out about your rights and remedies.
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