FACTS

• The #1 killer of people ages 4 to 37 is car accidents.
• Over 43,000 people die in car accidents each year, and 2.7 million are injured.
• 1 in 5 drivers under the age of 30 is stopped for speeding every year.
• 75% of drivers admit to driving over the speed limit, and 50% determine their speed based on the chance of being stopped by police.
• 6.1 million motor vehicle crashes are reported to police each year.
• 30% of all traffic fatalities have speed as a factor, second only to alcohol (39%) as a cause of fatal crashes.
• With every 10 mph increase in speeds above 50 mph, the impact of the force of the crash is doubled.
• The annual cost of speed-related crashes is $40.4 billion.

TAKE ACTION TODAY

• Obey speed limit signs. Doing so shows respect for the law, your life, and the lives of others.
• Slow down to give yourself time to avoid hitting debris, animals, and potholes. Potholes cause millions of dollars in damage to cars each year.
• Stay at least one car length behind the vehicle in front of you for every 10 mph you’re driving.
• Leave early. Allow enough time to get where you’re going.
• Be an aware motorist.
• Be safe on your scooter.
• Be safe on your motorcycle.
• Inspect your motorcycle for a safe ride.
• Support driving 55 by posting a bumper sticker on your car.
• Use caution and take appropriate safety measures when driving in extreme weather conditions.

YOU MATTER

You can’t get a speeding ticket if you don’t speed. It costs you nothing to slow down, and you might even save money on gas and brakes. Also, you set a good example for other motorists and for anyone who is in the car with you. The accident you prevent or the life you save just may be your own.