TRANSPORTATION

 

 

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Six recently relaunched the Aggressive Driving awareness campaign for Miami-Dade and Monroe counties.

 

 

What is aggressive driving?

 

It is defined as the operation of a motor vehicle in a manner that endangers or is likely to endanger persons or property, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). These include:

 

•   failure to yield right-of-way •   improper lane change •   improper passing

•   following too closely •   disregarding traffic control •   speeding

 

 

Speeding is one of the most prevalent aggressive behaviors

 

 

How can I get involved and save a life?

 

If you want to help spread the word about the dangers of aggressive driving, please use the resources below:

 

•   Campaign Poster (Spanish I Creole) •   Tip Card (Spanish I Creole) •   PSA (Spanish)

 

For more information and resources, please contact Shieda Castillo at shieda.castillo@dot.state.fl.us or (305) 470-5313.

 

 

Thank you to our partners!

 

 

 

 

Campaign statistics and information from the following sources: flhsmv.gov, dot.state.fl.us, aaafoundation.org and ncsrsafety.org.