Fairfax Board Taking Action Against Unsafe Driving
Members approve plan to begin looking at campaign to stop speeding in residential areas.
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors is taking action against reckless county drivers—especially those who speed through residential neighborhoods. During its meeting Tuesday, the board unanimously approved Braddock District Supervisor John Cook’s motion to begin developing a campaign focused on safe, slower driving. "I have heard a high level of anxiety and concern from residents regarding unsafe driving through their neighborhoods," Cook said, adding that it was the No. 1 concern for residents highlighted in a survey conducted by the Braddock District Council. "Clearly, many of us in Fairfax lead very hectic, faced-paced lives where tight schedules are exacerbated by heavy traffic," he said. "However, that is not an excuse to drive …
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Sally Spangler
3:35 pm on Saturday, September 15, 2012
Ten miles over the posted speed limit as posted on the various posts is SPEEDING Just pay up and remember that it is not a good thing to get caught. Reckless? probably trying to get ahead of the dum-dum who is in the left lane and being particularly careful, not to exceed the speed limit. Then of course, is the driver in the left lane who is so worried about speeding that he/she will hit the … more ›