Slow Down Tennessee runs until end of April

MEMPHIS, Tenn — As Easter techniques, Tennessee troopers are signing up for law enforcement across the point out to get motorists to gradual down.

Slow Down Tennessee runs from April 15th by 29th as police, deputies, and troopers hit the roads in an work to lessen dashing-connected crashes, injuries, and deaths in accidents across the condition.

Tennessee’s Built-in Visitors Investigation Network (TITAN) exhibits from 2020 to 2022 there have been more than 28,000 crashes the place rushing, racing, reckless or intense driving were being components. Verify out TITAN’s information dashboard Right here.

“The function of the ‘Slow Down Tennessee’ campaign is to address a assortment of velocity-linked troubles,” said Director Buddy Lewis of the Tennessee Freeway Safety Office (THSO). “All we ask of the motoring community is to be thoughtful of other roadway people and obey the visitors guidelines, so all people can make it residence safely and securely.”

Motorists will see far more of the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) and legislation enforcement statewide on streets as they perform large visibility enforcement, and function to curb dashing motorists.

“The THP is combatting a drastic escalation in speeding that has led right to an raise in site visitors fatalities,” mentioned Colonel Matt Perry of the THP. “We are asking all drivers to be a part of us in slowing down Tennessee. If you witness risky driving habits, dial *THP (*847) to warn the nearest THP District Headquarters to reply.”

“Motor vehicle crashes are the foremost induce of loss of life for U.S. teenagers, and rushing is generally a sizeable variable,” reported Govt Director Jonathan Adkins of the Governors Freeway Security Association (GHSA). “We must remain steadfast in our commitment to battle visitors fatalities and equip teenagers with the competencies they will need to be harmless drivers.”

Gradual Down mascot indications for teens are offered Below.

Slow Down Tennessee garden signs are accessible at local AAA offices. Locate those Here.

Learn much more about the Gradual Down Tennessee campaign In this article.

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