The Carson City Sheriff’s Office and other statewide law enforcement agencies will be participating in Joining Forces through the rest of the month of June. The focus of the event will be speed enforcement.
Grant money for this event is provided by the Nevada Department of Public Safety-Office of Traffic Safety. These monies are used to pay for additional deputies who will be out looking for drivers who are speeding, said Carson City Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Scott McDaniel.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, speed was a factor in almost a third of passenger vehicle occupants killed in crashes in 2013. In addition, most of these crashes occurred during night-time hours, specifically between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m.
Most motorists, however, do not believe speeding is as risky as other behaviors, but according to NHTSA, the consequences of driving too fast include:
— Greater potential for loss of vehicle control
— Reduced effectiveness of occupant protection equipment
— Increased stopping distance when the driver perceives a danger
— Increased degree of crash severity leading to more debilitating injuries
— Unexpected economic and psychological implications of a speed-related crash
Joining Forces is a multi-jurisdictional law enforcement program that promotes statewide enforcement in the areas of DUI, distracted driving, seat belt use, speeding and pedestrian safety. The goal of these enforcement campaigns is to save lives by increasing public awareness about the dangers of making poor choices while driving, said McDaniel.
