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Speeding
Statistics
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In 2005, 214 people were killed in
speeding-related crashes in
Maryland, with at least 16 occurring
in Montgomery County.
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Speeding-related crashes accounted
for 35% of all 2005 Maryland traffic
fatalities. The public costs of
these crashes total over $732
million.
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According to the National Study
Center at the University of
Maryland, more drivers were cited
for speeding in Montgomery County in
2004 than any other type of traffic
violation (36% of all traffic
violations).
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A recent Montgomery County poll
conducted by the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety found that 74% of
respondents believe speeding is a
problem on residential streets and
59% favored the use of speed
cameras.
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Speeding is one of the most
prevalent factors contributing to
motor vehicle crashes, which are the
leading cause of death for every age
from 3 through 33.
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In 2005, 86% of U.S.
speeding-related fatalities occurred
on roads that were not
interstate highways.
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