Operation Southern Slow Down 2023

Roadway safety is a top priority of the Highland Beach Police Department, which is why the Town will be participating in Operation Southern Slow Down through July 22^nd. Operation Southern Slow Down is a week long, high visibility enforcement and awareness campaign to reduce fatalities and serious injuries by ensuring motorists obey speed limits on roadways ranging from local streets to interstate highways. Here are some safety tips and reminders to help keep the roadways of Highland Beach safe:

• Faster speeds require longer time and distance to stop a vehicle.
• Stopping distance quadruples every time a driver doubles their speed.
• Allow more stopping time for bigger vehicles when traveling downhill or on wet or uneven pavement.
• Slow down and check your speed when approaching a curve and apply the brakes before the curve.
• Children usually drive in the same manner as they witness adults driving, so drivers are encouraged to set a good example by driving at the speed limit.
• Buckle up and make sure all passengers are buckled up the entire trip.
• Always slow down in construction zones and school zones.
• We’ve all been there! Anxiety and stress can have you running in circles, especially behind the wheel. It doesn’t matter if you get there early, on time, or a little late, as long as you get there safely. Anticipate increased traffic during peak travel periods. Plan ahead and give yourself ample drive time.
• No matter how eager you are to get to your destination, speeding and driving aggressively are dangerous. Stay patient and give other road users plenty of space.

Remember, safety is a community effort and takes much more than just law enforcement to make it happen. Always be a safe and responsible driver!