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Slow Down to Save Lives | Albany Georgia News
Effingham County is joining forces with 490+ agencies across five southeastern states for Operation Southern Slow Down — a high-impact campaign targeting speeding and reckless driving to save lives. Last year alone, the effort resulted in 52,000+ speeding citations, 1,400+ DUI arrests, and thousands more for distracted or dangerous driving. With speeding linked to nearly 30% of all U.S. traffic fatalities — and especially deadly for teens — this initiative isn’t just about tickets, it’s about awareness. In the Southeast, speeding contributed to 21% of fatal crashes last year, a troubling…
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