SPEED AWARENESS DAY

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The Illinois State Police have joined with law enforcement in 5 states for Speed Awareness Day Wednesday. The day is designed to draw attention to the dangers of speeding. Statistics show that speeding is a factor in about 1/3 of all traffic fatalities. Authorities say that driving too fast increases the chances of a driver losing control of his or her vehicle and also decreases the effectiveness of seatbelts and airbags.