Speeding: The Importance Of Speeding In Residential Areas
What is the average speeding ticket issued per day? Speeding is the most common traffic violations; about 112,000 drivers are ticketed for going over the speed limit each day. There is a big crisis on many Air Force bases, with speeding in residential area. Children are constantly put at risk, making parents regularly keep an eye over their kids, which can be a big inconvenience. Although the wing commander has enforced strict consequences but the manpower is limited making it hard to patrol the residential areas frequently. One of the biggest problems on Hickam Air Force Base is speeding in residential areas, by installing traffic cameras, speed bumps or rumble strips, and presenting the issue to the authorities the housing areas can be made safer.
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Often when drivers notice a traffic camera, they know to slow down or they will end up being ticketed. When someone goes over the speed limit, a picture will be taken of their license plate and then a fine will be sent to the offender. This will lead to the knowledge that if caught speeding, a fine is sure to follow. Military, on the other hand, do not get a monetary penalty but instead their driving privileges can be revoked. If a person is caught going eight miles per hour over the speed limit, their license will be taken away for a period of thirty days. A second offence will lead to a year’s suspension. After three offences a permanent suspension of base driving privileges will be enforced. Traffic cameras will help enforce these strict rules, which will lead to a safer community. Speed bumps and rumble strips force drives to slow down when they go
Often when drivers notice a traffic camera, they know to slow down or they will end up being ticketed. When someone goes over the speed limit, a picture will be taken of their license plate and then a fine will be sent to the offender. This will lead to the knowledge that if caught speeding, a fine is sure to follow. Military, on the other hand, do not get a monetary penalty but instead their driving privileges can be revoked. If a person is caught going eight miles per hour over the speed limit, their license will be taken away for a period of thirty days. A second offence will lead to a year’s suspension. After three offences a permanent suspension of base driving privileges will be enforced. Traffic cameras will help enforce these strict rules, which will lead to a safer community. Speed bumps and rumble strips force drives to slow down when they go