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Fort Myers Accident Attorney Randall Spivey says, “A higher speed increases the stopping distance from the time the driver notices a problem to the time the car comes to a stop after braking. Add another element, such as slick roads or poor visibility, and the opportunity to avoid the crash is severely diminished. Traveling at a high speed also increases the chance that the driver will lose control of the vehicle.”

The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) reports that driving deaths have spiked during the COVID-19 pandemic. Speeding on less-crowded roadways is cited by many states as a factor in the surge in motor vehicle deaths. Eleven thousand two hundred sixty people were tragically killed on U.S. roadways in the third quarter of 2020 which is a 13.1 percent increase compared to the same period in 2019.

“Our country has a speeding problem that has only worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic,” said GHSA Executive Director Jonathan Adkins. “Thousands of people die needlessly on our roads because some drivers mistakenly think less traffic means they can speed and nothing bad will happen. The data tell us that teen drivers are the most likely to be tempted to speed, so the need to address this issue is more critical than ever given traffic death trends during the pandemic.”

Speeding and aggressive driving are a concern for many who use the roads. According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety's 2019 data, nearly 80 percent of drivers expressed significant anger, aggression, or road rage when behind the wheel over the previous 30 days.

The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety defines aggressive driving as “any unsafe driving behavior, performed deliberately and with ill intention or disregard for safety.”

Examples of these behaviors include:

• Speeding in heavy traffic
• Tailgating
• Cutting in front of another driver and then slowing down
• Running red lights
• Weaving in and out of traffic
• Changing lanes without signaling
• Blocking cars attempting to pass or change lanes
• Using headlights or brakes to “punish” other drivers

The AAA suggests drivers manage their behavior and responses to dangerous behavior by:

• Maintaining an adequate following distance
• Using turn signals
• Allowing others to merge
• Using the high beams responsibly
• Being considerate in parking lots. Park in one spot, not across multiple spaces. Be careful not to hit cars next to you with your door.
• Remaining calm and courteous behind the wheel lowers the risk of an unpleasant encounter.

“If you or a loved one is injured in an accident because of a speeding or aggressive driver, please contact Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A. after seeking medical treatment. We represent people involved in numerous types of personal injury and wrongful death accidents throughout the state of Florida. All of our clients have unique personal injury cases. Our firm provides personal contact and communication along with aggressive representation. We are available 24/7, and there are no costs or attorney fees until we receive a monetary recovery for you,” said Fort Myers Accident Attorney Randall Spivey.

Fort Myers Accident Attorney  Randall L. Spivey is a Board Certified Trial Attorney – the highest recognition for competence bestowed by the Florida Bar and a distinction earned by just one percent (1%) of Florida attorneys.  He has handled over 2,000 personal injury and wrongful death cases throughout Florida.  For a free and confidential consultation to discuss your legal rights, contact Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A., in Lee County at 239.337.7483 or toll-free at 1.888.477.4839, or by email to Randall@SpiveyLaw.com.  Visit SpiveyLaw.com for more information.  You can contact Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A. in Charlotte County at 941.764.7748 and in Collier County at 239.793.7748.