Motorists driving throughout Southwestern Pennsylvania are warned to keep aggressive driving behaviors in check as area law enforcement continue to target aggressive drivers.

The Allegheny Twp. Police Department recently conducted an aggressive driving enforcement effort along Route 56 and Route 356 Between April 12 and April 20, 2008. During that period officers issued 42 traffic citations including a speeding citation for 80 mph in a 45 mph zone. Several citations were also written for speeds between 60 and 70 mph in a 45 mph zone.

Aggressive driving behaviors include, but are not limited to, speeding, red light running, tailgating, frequent lane changing and weaving.

Aggressive driving is the leading cause of highway fatalities in Pennsylvania, accounting for 60 percent of the fatalities. Between 2002 and 2006 a total of 7,826 people died on Pennsylvania roadways, of that number 4,629 were caused by aggressive drivers.

Motorists are reminded that police will continue to conduct enforcement details throughout the southwest travel area at random times and locations. The best way to avoid being issued a traffic citation is to obey all traffic laws while traveling to your destination. PennDOT reminds motorists to “Slow Down, Save a Life”. The life you save could be your own.