Police To Target Aggressive Driving In Newtown Township

NEWTOWN TOWNSHIP, PA — Police in Newtown Township and throughout the state will be targeting aggressive driving during an enforcement wave from Oct. 24 to Nov. 13.

Aggressive driving is much more than speeding, said police. It also includes red light and stop sign running, tailgating, weaving in and out of traffic, failure to signal, and failure to yield right-of-way. Aggressive driving is not just dangerous, it's deadly, police said.

The goal of the initiative is to reduce the number of aggressive driving-related crashes, injuries, and deaths on roadways throughout the state, police said. Any aggressive driver stopped by police will receive a ticket.

The enforcement wave will focus on school bus violations; the Move Over Law requiring vehicles to move over into an adjacent lane of traffic, when safe to do so, or alternatively to slow down for emergency vehicles; tailgating; and speeding. Motorists exhibiting other unsafe behaviors such as driving too fast for conditions, red light running, or other aggressive actions will also be cited, police said.

The campaign 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).