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Top excuses speeding drive give police officers
CarInsurance.com just published results of a survey on driver’s speeding habits, including where, why and how frequently they exceed the speed limit, and by how much. For those stopped by police, the study identifies the most common excuses given and the effectiveness of asking for a warning.
Most motorists speed at times:
- 82% of those surveyed acknowledge driving over the speed limit by as much as 15 mph
- 15% say they drive 16 to 29 mph over the speed limit
- 3% of people admit driving more than 30 mph over the limit
The most common reasons respondents give for speeding are:
- 24% claim they didn’t realize they were speeding
- 18 % say they are late for work
- 14% remark that they were going as fast as everyone else
- 11% blame being late to pick up or drop off a child
- 11% tell police there is a medical emergency
- 11% say they didn’t see a speed limit sign
- 9% offer that they have to use the bathroom
Requesting a warning instead of a ticket can be effective:
- 41% of surveyed drivers requested a warning and got it
- Only 17% of respondents say they still got a ticket after asking for a warning
The article also reviews differences between the rates that men vs. women are pulled over for speeding and how requests for a warning vary by gender. For those unlucky enough to receive a ticket, in addition to the speeding fine, CarInsurance.com research shows that auto insurance rates increase between 22% and 30% on average, after a speeding citation.
Insurance rate increases are impacted by:
- The state where a driver speeds
- How many miles over the limit are observed
- The frequency of a driver’s citations
- The auto insurer
View the complete article, with information on why, how often, where and how much drivers speed as well as details on how much various insurers raise rates: Caught Speeding: Top Excuses Drivers Give Cops
Infrastructure projects once more dominate the agenda of the Bowie City Council when it meets at 6 p.m. on May 13.
A pair of proclamations open the meeting, one for Emergency Medical Services Week and National Travel and Tourism Week.
City Manager Bert Cunningham will present information on the substation transformer project, the phase two sewer line replacement contract, status of the infrastructure fund and plans for the budget.
A pair of public works requests will ask for $24,000 out of the infrastructure fund to buy nine fire hydrants and $29,825 from the meter tap account to buy replacement meters. Public Works Director Stony Lowrance is expected to make that presentation.
Read the full story in the weekend Bowie News.
The final Bowie Business Boost featuring secrets from a secret shopper will be on May 21 in the Bowie Community Center.
This four-part series that kicked off in February has explored many of the every day challenges a business faces and how to tackle them. Speakers have challenged attendees to act and boost the success of their business and motivate employees to achieve their goals and meet the firm’s mission.
On May 21, Alysia Cook will bring “8 Secrets from a Secret Shopper.” Breakfast is at 7:30 a.m. with the presentation 8 to 9:30 a.m. Cook, Professional Community and Economic Developer and principal of Opportunity Strategies, is a proven expert in the field of customer service and hospitality. Her secret shopper program will provide a blueprint to ensure your customers have a great experience in all of your business interactions and then become your best ambassadors.
Janis Crawley, executive director of the Bowie Economic Development Corporation, said she has been pleased with the attendance and the programs as guests come away with lots of great ideas. The BEDC hosted the program.
For information call the BEDC at 940-872-4193, text 940-531-8201 or email us at [email protected]
Construction on the new Allsup’s truck stop located at the edge of Bowie on U.S. Highway 287 and State Highway 59 is moving along at a quick pace as the colorful new store shows off the new store colors of red, white and blue. No information was available when the new location may be completed, but staff is being hired. (News photo by Barbara Green)
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