2000 Calendar of Traffic Safety Issues
JanuaryAggressive Driving
February
Child Safety Seats
March
Speeding
April
Booster Seats
May
Seat Belts
May-June
Zero Tolerance
June
Work Zone Safety
July
Designated Drivers
August
School Zone Safety and School Buses
September
Pedestrian Safety
October
Red Light Running
November
Bicycle Safety
December
Sobriety Checkpoints
Who is an Aggressive Driver?
Anyone who exhibits any of the following behaviors:- Speeding
- Weaving in and out of traffic
- Following too closely
- Making gestures to other drivers
- Running red lights
- Unsafe lane changing (abrupt lane changes without notice)
- Changing lanes or turning without signaling
- Failing to yield the right-of-way
- Passing on the shoulder or unpaved portions of the roadway
Most Importantly, Don't Become an Aggressive Driver
- When you feel yourself getting angry, take a deep breath. Remember safety first, especially if you have family members or passengers with you.
- Plan your routes in advance and leave early so you won't rush. Prepare for unexpected traffic delays.
- Remain alert.
When Confronted by an Aggressive Driver:
- Make every attempt to get our of their way, give them room.
- Do not challenge them by speeding up or attempting to keep up.
- Wear your seat belt.
- Be prepared for any abrupt or sporadic maneuvers by the agggressive driver.
- Avoid eye contact.
- Ignore gestures and refuse to acknowledge them.
- Report aggressive drivers to the appropriate authorities by providing vehicle and driver description, license number, locations of incident and direction of travel.