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Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Yahoo
Arkansas State Police reminds drivers to keep cool, avoid road rage on state roads & highways
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – 'Keep it cool' is the advice Arkansas State Police Troopers are giving drivers during the summer driving season. ASP officials said keeping a level head is important as they are seeing an increase in aggressive driving incident reports. As of Friday, the ASP investigated 440 road rage incidents, including 153 involving at least one weapon. Arkansas State Police honors Troopers of the Year In 2024, ASP processed 800 road rage cases, including 333 with a weapon. This represented a significant increase from 2024, when 284 road rage incidents were reported, according to officials. ASP officials offered tips to prevent road rage incidents: Avoid engaging other drivers, even if they have done something to make you angry or you have made them angry. Put as much distance between you and the other driver as possible. Try not to make eye contact with them. Never, ever pull off the roadway to confront them. They could have weapons. Avoid creating a competitive situation with another driver, even if he is at fault. Try not to take another person's aggressive driving personally. If a speeding driver is tailgating you or trying to engage you in risky driving, safely steer your vehicle out of the way. Call law enforcement if you believe a driver is following you or harassing you. On the final point, ASP officials urge motorists not to hesitate to call authorities if they witness road rage. If you are a victim of road rage or aggressive driving that puts you or other motorists at risk, please report the incident. Call 911 or, in non-emergency incidents, call *ASP (*277) to be connected to the local Troop Headquarters. 'Troopers understand that driving can be frustrating at times, but aggressive driving and road rage are not the answer,' said Arkansas State Police director Col. Mike Hagar, adding 'Remember, road rage can lead to dangerous situations that put your life and the lives of others at risk.' Authorities investigating after pursuit leads to crash near University Avenue in Little Rock ASP officials are asking drivers to practice patience and courtesy. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CTV News
24-06-2025
- CTV News
Most drivers in B.C. admit to this aggressive driving behaviour
Tailgating, arguably one of the biggest pet peeves for drivers, is rampant on B.C. roads, according to a new survey. An Ipsos survey commissioned by ICBC found that over three quarters of motorists in the province, 77 per cent, admitted to following too closely behind a vehicle while driving, despite an even larger proportion of drivers saying that this form of aggressive driving made them feel uncomfortable. According to the survey, published in a news release by ICBC Tuesday, 86 per cent of drivers said being tailgated made them feel frustrated, scared, angry or intimidated. The majority of those who admitted to the driving offence said they felt compelled to do it out of frustration, with half of the respondents citing the driver in front travelling too slow, or below the speed limit, as the reason, and 30 per cent blaming slower drivers being in the fast lane. A smaller portion, 17 per cent, admitted to tailgating to block others from cutting in front of them, while 16 per cent said they were following swiftly behind the driver in front simply because they were in a rush. The respondents were divided on what they considered the correct way to deal with angry tailgaters, with just under half saying that they choose to travel to a different lane when it is safe, and 28 per cent saying they try to ignore the aggressive behaviour while continuing to maintain the speed limit. Others take more drastic and dangerous approaches, like the nine per cent of respondents who said they deliberately slow down to send a message to the person behind them, or the seven per cent of those surveyed who admitted to speeding up when being tailgated to create more space. Just over a 10th of respondents, 11 per cent, said they resolve the situation by pulling over to let the vehicle behind them pass. On many occasions, the unsafe driving behaviour is made more so due to the location of where it is occurring, with construction, playground and school zones – where extra caution and reduced speed is not only advised but lawfully required – reported as being places where tailgating is experienced. According to the survey, 84 per cent of drivers say they have also been tailgated on city streets, 82 per cent reported experiencing it on the highways, and 75 per cent have been tailgated in the fast or HOV lanes, where speed is already expected. ICBC's road safety program manager Kathleen Nadalin issued a reminder that tailgating isn't just aggressive, it's dangerous. 'Every time you get behind the wheel, you're sharing the road, and how you drive affects everyone around you,' she said in the release. 'It cuts your reaction time, increases your risk of a crash, and puts pressure on the driver ahead. A safe following distance isn't just a courtesy, it's a critical part of keeping everyone safe,' said Nadalin. One of the most common types of crashes reported to ICBC are those of the rear-end variety, often with tailgating being a contributing factor. In 2024, more than 57,000 rear-end collisions were reported on roads throughout the province. 'Remember, the only place tailgating is fun is at a football game, not on the road,' said Nadalin. The Ipsos survey collected data online between March 21 and 25, from 800 completed surveys. Those surveyed met the criteria of having a valid B.C. driver's licence and self-reported having driven since receiving their licence.
CTV News
26-05-2025
- CTV News
G1 driver facing charges after complaint about aggressive driving on Hwy. 417: OPP
Ontario Provincial Police say officers stopped a G1 driver on Hwy. 417 Monday morning after receiving a complaint about an aggressive driver on the highway. (OPP/X) A G1 driver is facing charges for driving while prohibited after being spotted driving aggressively on Highway 417, according to police. Ontario Provincial Police say police received a complaint Monday morning about an aggressive driver on the highway in Ottawa. 'Upon locating the vehicle, officers discovered the driver only had a G1 licence,' OPP Const. Michael Fathi said on X. 'The driver was also a suspended driver under the Criminal Code and required an ignition interlock.' Police have impounded the vehicle 45 days. Fathi says the driver is facing criminal charges for driving while prohibited under the Criminal Code, and 'multiple G1 driver violations charges.' Under the Highway Traffic Act, G1 licence drivers are not allowed to drive on 400-series highways or high-seed expressways.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Yahoo
This is the worst US state for drivers with road rage
A new report has named the worst states in the U.S. for road rage just as 75 percent of American respondents said they're gearing up for a road trip this summer. Researchers at Consumer Affairs examined data on fatal crashes involving careless or reckless driving, violations for dangerous driving, and traffic incidents involving gun violence to rank each of the 50 states. The worst three states for aggressive and dangerous drivers are apparently to be found in the South, Southwest, and West. According to the data, Louisiana is the state with the highest incidents of road rage, and to cap that off, it's the second year in a row the state has come out on top. 'Nearly 60 percent of the state's fatal crashes and traffic deaths were linked to aggressive or careless driving, the highest rates in the nation,' the report states. 'Louisiana also has the highest overall rates of fatal crashes and deaths involving aggressive or careless driving per 100,000 people. Additionally, it has the second-highest rate of traffic violations for aggressive or careless driving or speeding.' About 58 percent of all traffic fatalities in the state involved aggressive or careless driving in 2023, four times the national average, according to the study. While reckless driving may appear common in Louisiana, it also comes with serious consequences: first-time offenders can spend up to 90 days in jail, while second-time offenders can be locked up for up to six months. Coming in at number two for road rage is New Mexico, also for the second year running. The 'Land of Enchantment' retains the second place ranking, not least because of its comparatively high rate of traffic incidents involving gun violence, which is almost four times the national rate. 'Unfortunately, this trend also aligns with the state's general gun violence rates: Everytown for Gun Safety, a gun violence prevention group, notes that New Mexico's gun violence rate is almost double the national average.' New Mexico also ranked as the least safe state in the U.S. overall in another recent study by Consumer Affairs. And at number three, ranking not too far behind New Mexico, is Colorado, climbing one spot this year. 'While Colorado may not have the most traffic fatalities or fatal crashes, it has the highest number of violations for aggressive or careless driving or speeding per 100,000 people, at over eight times the national average, the report notes. There is an effort underway to curtail the problem: 'Officials seem to be cracking down on the issue. Recent city and statewide laws have expanded automatic speeding enforcement through cameras and consequences for cellphone use while driving.' Rounding out the top ten are Arkansas, Montana, New Jersey, North Carolina, Hawaii, Nevada, and Florida. Consumer Affairs notes that half of the 10 states with the worst road rage are in the West, while none are located in the Midwest. As for the safest states for a road trip — those with the least road rage — if you want a hassle-free time on the highway, head to Maine. And ranking behind the Pine Tree State are Iowa, California, Mississippi, and Utah.
The Independent
17-05-2025
- The Independent
This is the worst US state for drivers with road rage
A new report has named the worst states in the U.S. for road rage just as 75 percent of American respondents said they're gearing up for a road trip this summer. Researchers at Consumer Affairs examined data on fatal crashes involving careless or reckless driving, violations for dangerous driving, and traffic incidents involving gun violence to rank each of the 50 states. The worst three states for aggressive and dangerous drivers are apparently to be found in the South, Southwest, and West. According to the data, Louisiana is the state with the highest incidents of road rage, and to cap that off, it's the second year in a row the state has come out on top. 'Nearly 60 percent of the state's fatal crashes and traffic deaths were linked to aggressive or careless driving, the highest rates in the nation,' the report states. 'Louisiana also has the highest overall rates of fatal crashes and deaths involving aggressive or careless driving per 100,000 people. Additionally, it has the second-highest rate of traffic violations for aggressive or careless driving or speeding.' About 58 percent of all traffic fatalities in the state involved aggressive or careless driving in 2023, four times the national average, according to the study. While reckless driving may appear common in Louisiana, it also comes with serious consequences: first-time offenders can spend up to 90 days in jail, while second-time offenders can be locked up for up to six months. Coming in at number two for road rage is New Mexico, also for the second year running. The 'Land of Enchantment' retains the second place ranking, not least because of its comparatively high rate of traffic incidents involving gun violence, which is almost four times the national rate. 'Unfortunately, this trend also aligns with the state's general gun violence rates: Everytown for Gun Safety, a gun violence prevention group, notes that New Mexico's gun violence rate is almost double the national average.' New Mexico also ranked as the least safe state in the U.S. overall in another recent study by Consumer Affairs. And at number three, ranking not too far behind New Mexico, is Colorado, climbing one spot this year. 'While Colorado may not have the most traffic fatalities or fatal crashes, it has the highest number of violations for aggressive or careless driving or speeding per 100,000 people, at over eight times the national average, the report notes. There is an effort underway to curtail the problem: 'Officials seem to be cracking down on the issue. Recent city and statewide laws have expanded automatic speeding enforcement through cameras and consequences for cellphone use while driving.' Rounding out the top ten are Arkansas, Montana, New Jersey, North Carolina, Hawaii, Nevada, and Florida. Consumer Affairs notes that half of the 10 states with the worst road rage are in the West, while none are located in the Midwest. As for the safest states for a road trip — those with the least road rage — if you want a hassle-free time on the highway, head to Maine. And ranking behind the Pine Tree State are Iowa, California, Mississippi, and Utah.
