The campaign, included in the 2023 National Inspection Plan (PNF), will run until October 9th to "alert drivers to the risks of driving at excessive speeds, given that this is one of the main causes of accidents on the roads and is responsible for more than 60% of registered infractions", states the National Road Safety Authority (ANSR), PSP and GNR, in a joint statement.
The three entities emphasize that, in a collision, the probability of fatalities increases depending on the speed at which the vehicles are traveling.
ANSR, PSP and GNR recall that driving at excessive speed is a safety risk, noting that speed is the main cause of a third of all fatal accidents.
The action taking place from today is the ninth awareness and inspection campaign of the 11 planned under the 2023 PNF, with two more campaigns planned until the end of the year.
I don't understand the 'mad screaming rush' mentality that some people have when driving. It's like someone is chasing them, or their life is about to end and they are trying to pack as much as possible into their last remaining hours. Taking risks with high speed just to lop a couple of minutes off a trip is sheer stupidity. I just love taking my time on the road, and seeing the stress and anxiety of the drivers behind me whose minutes are apparently so 'precious'!
By Billy Bissett from Porto on 03 Oct 2023, 17:09
Speed used sensibly is not a problem. Speed, any speed, used stupidly is the problem - if drivers were taught not to use their mobile phones when driving, following too close to the vehicle in front and making ridiculous overtaking decisions then many accidents would cease.
By Stephen Clarke from Beiras on 04 Oct 2023, 10:10