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Not So Fast, Kentucky campaign runs through July 31, 2022 From Erin G. Eggen Frankfort, KY - The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's (KYTC) Office of Highway Safety (KOHS) is partnering with law enforcement agencies across the state on the 'Not So Fast, Kentucky' speed awareness campaign through July 31 to keep Kentuckians safe. "As traffic increases on our roads this summer, we must do our part to help protect ourselves and each other," said Gov. Andy Beshear. "Whether you drive a car, truck or motorcycle, put your phone down and maintain a safe speed on the road." According to the KOHS, crash reports and citation data indicates 24% of crashes in Kentucky involve a speeding or aggressive driver. Males are the driver in 55% of those speed-related crashes. "Speed limits are put in place to protect all road users," said KYTC Secretary Jim Gray."Driving over the limit greatly reduces a driver's ability to respond to unexpected situations, such as stopped or slowed traffic, an object in the road, or encountering vulnerable road users such as highway workers, pedestrians, bicyclists and motorcyclists." Funds for the campaign were provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and distributed by KOHS to law enforcement agencies that applied and were approved for full-year grants. "We frequently hear from officers and troopers that they would rather write a ticket than make a death notification," said Secretary Gray. "Obeying the speed limit not only can save your life, it can also save you from an unnecessary financial expense, so remember - Not So Fast, Kentucky." The KOHS provides the following tips for dealing with speeding and/or aggressive drivers:
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