Getting Tough On Speeders: Ramapo Starts Enforcement Week

RAMAPO, NY — Ramapo town police will launch a tough new speed enforcement blitz Wednesday under the tagline: “Obey the Sign or Pay the Fine.” The week-long enforcement effort against speeding drivers underscores the severity of the problem, both locally and across the nation.

Speeding translates to death on our roadways, police officials said.

It greatly reduces a driver’s ability to steer safely around another vehicle, a hazardous object, or an unexpected curve. Speeding drivers put themselves, their passengers and other drivers at tremendous risk, not to mention pedestrians.

In 2015, speeding was a contributing factor in 27 percent of all fatal crashes in the U.S. and more than 9,500 lives were lost in such crashes, according to the latest data available from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

“During the “Obey the Sign or Pay the Fine” blitz, officers will intensify enforcement of posted speed limits in the Town of Ramapo. The goal is to decrease the number of accidents that occur on our roadways, especially fatal accidents.

During this period of enforcement, do not expect to get a warning if you are pulled over for speeding, police said.