Speeding problems rise during pandemic

By Washington Examiner

Published July 22, 2020 4:30pm ET

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Speeding problems rise during pandemic — Despite fewer cars on the roads because of pandemic restrictions, traffic crashes are becoming more deadly. The National Safety Council, based in Itasca, reports a 23.5 percent increase in the fatality rate in May compared to last year. Lorraine Martin, the president of the NSC, said the pandemic has exposed our national road safety culture […]

Despite fewer cars on the roads because of pandemic restrictions, traffic crashes are becoming more deadly.

The National Safety Council, based in Itasca, reports a 23.5 percent increase in the fatality rate in May compared to last year.

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