Aggressive Driver Crackdown Underway In Lower Southampton Twp.

FEASTERVILLE, PA – The Lower Southampton Township Police Department has joined the Pennsylvania State Police and more than 300 municipal agencies to conduct a targeted aggressive-driving enforcement wave from now through Aug. 20.

Police said the goal of targeted enforcement is to reduce the number of aggressive driving-related crashes, injuries, and deaths on roadways throughout the state.

Any aggressive driver stopped by police will receive a ticket.

The enforcement wave will focus on heavy truck violations, pedestrian safety, red light running, and tailgating.

Motorists exhibiting unsafe behaviors such as driving too fast for conditions, following too closely, or other aggressive actions will also be cited.

The enforcement is part of Pennsylvania’s Highway Safety Program and is funded by part of PennDOT’s investment of federal funds from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

PennDOT's multi-faceted approach to improving highway safety in Pennsylvania involves promoting behavioral programs and implementing infrastructure improvements.

Behavioral programs include impaired and distracted-driving campaigns, aggressive-driving enforcement, seat-belt and child-restraint programs, and many other measures to encourage safer driving habits.

Pennsylvania is committed to continuously improving highway safety.

The number of highway deaths on Pennsylvania roads tumbled to a record low in 2019 when 1,059 were recorded, the lowest number since recordkeeping began in 1928.

PennDOT aims to further this downward trend by continuing to reduce highway fatalities.

For more information on aggressive driving, visit PennDOT.pa.gov/Safety.