Speed Awareness Day Next Week

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(Undated) – If you have a lead foot you could be in trouble next week. Next Wednesday, the Illinois State Police will join officers across the state in taking part in the “Speed Awareness Day.” During the day officers will be taking a proactive approach to promote safety for motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists through both education and enforcement. Crashes can be prevented and lives can be saved by being aware of our speed and understanding how speeding impacts a crash. According to the Illinois State Police, the probability of death, disfigurement, or debilitating injury grows with higher speed at impact. Such consequences double for every 10 MPH over 50 MPH. Also speeding can lower gas mileage by 33% at highway speeds. If you would like more information about Illinois Speed Awareness Day, visit illinoisspeedawarenessday.org