Kearney Police Department will join law enforcement agencies across the nation July 12 through July 31, 2024 in raising awareness of the dangers of speeding and reminding citizens to obey speed limits. In 2023, there were more than 569 people injured or killed in speeding related crashes. Speeding continues to be a major factor in injury and fatal crashes.
In 2022, there were 12,151 people killed in speeding-related crashes, and speeding was a contributing factor in 29% of all fatal crashes nationally. A speeding driver also affects stopping distances: As speed increases, so do the odds of a vehicle crash. Even the safest cars with the newest technologies are limited in how much they can help reduce the odds of a crash.
“We are asking our community to please slow down and obey the posted signs. Our goal is to save lives, and we’re putting all drivers on alert — the posted speed limit is the law. No excuses.” – Chief Bryan D Waugh.
Kearney Police Department’s participation in this campaign is funded through a grant from the Nebraska Department of Transportation – Highway Safety Office.
