On November 7th, 8th, 11th, and 12th, 2002, the Highway Patrol will be conducting speed reduction campaigns on I-77 in Mecklenburg County to combat aggressive driving. This will be a continuation of the speed reduction campaigns on the interstate systems throughout North Carolina. Troopers from surrounding counties will converge on these interstates focusing on the true aggressive driver. The aggressive driver has been identified as those drivers who flagrantly violate the motor vehicle laws, including but not limited to: excessive speeding, following too closely, erratic lane changes, safe movement violations, and other forms of reckless endangerment.

Aggressive drivers account for the majority of the traffic collisions that occur on the state roadways. Troopers will be using Camaros, unmarked patrol vehicles, motorcycles, and helicopter units for this campaign.

For additional information contact Sergeant Carolyn Logan, Traffic Safety Information Officer, at 704-283-8559.