- Thursday February 26th, 2015 :: 08:24 a.m. EST
Speeding Drivers Causing Tricky Morning Commute
Pendleton – With a light snow falling across most of the Pendleton District, troopers are again busy working numerous crashes on I-69 in Madison County during this morning’s rush hour. Troopers are noting that drivers are not slowing down as road conditions deteriorate. Remember, bridges and overpasses ice up first.
First Sergeant Kaiser wants to remind the public to slow down. “On a 20 mile commute, the difference between 70 M.P.H. and 55 M.P.H is only about five minutes. Yet traveling 70 M.P.H. during this morning’s light snow increases your chance of being involved in a crash dramatically. Please reduce your speed, and make sure you reach your destination safely.”
During inclement weather remember to drive according to road conditions and reduce your speed BELOW the posted speed:
•Allow extra time to get to your destination.
•Clear all windows of ice and snow and remove snow from hood, roof and head lights and tail lights.
•Beware of bridges, overpasses and intersections where ice tends to form first.
•Don’t use cruise control on slick roads.
•Avoid abrupt stops and starts, slow down gradually and keep wheels turning to avoid losing traction.
•Use headlights even during daylight hours.
•Increase the following distance between you and the vehicle in front of you.
•Decrease your speed according to the road conditions.
•Make sure everyone in your vehicle is properly restrained.
•DON’T BE DISTRACTED-Pull over and stop to use electronic devices.
•MOVE OVER and SLOW DOWN for emergency and highway service vehicles.
The most common cause of crashes during snow or icy weather is speed too fast for the existing road conditions. Remember, slick roads don’t cause crashes-it’s your driving behavior on those roads that causes the crash. Please slow down and be patient. Plan your trip according to weather and traffic conditions.
Also for up to date Road and Weather Conditions, please call 1-800-261-7623, or visit INDOT’s web site at TrafficWise.IN.gov. PLEASE DO NOT CALL your local City, County or State Police for road conditions. PLEASE leave our phone lines open for emergency calls.
Address/Location
Indiana State Police-Pendleton District 51-Pendleton, IN
9022 Indiana 67
Pendleton, IN 46064
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 765-778-2121
John Bowling
Public Information Sergeant, Pendleton District 51
[email protected]
765-778-2121