The Dangers Of Speeding

By Eugene West

Speeding is an act of driving a motorized vehicle faster than is allowed by the law. Speeding is a common infraction but this common infraction can lead to many car crashes and accidents. Speeding is a factor in 31 percent of all fatal crashes, killing an average of 1,000 Americans every month Excessive speeding is a factor in a third of all fatal crashes. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (www.nhtsa.com)

Excessive Speed Accidents

8% 8% Under the speed limit Over the speed limit and lawless Over the speed limit , lawful but unaffected enforcement 67% Over the speed limit, lawful and affected by enforcement

17%