Keeping to the speed limit is important. But there is also a risk that gets far less attention: driving too slowly.
UP is not only keeping an eye on reckless drivers this summer. Those who drive unnecessarily slowly may also be flagged down.
The emergency police are now warning that driving too slowly can be dangerous. Not because you are necessarily doing something illegal, but because it can surprise and frustrate other road users, and lead to dangerous overtaking.
This summer, the Emergency Police are not only focusing on reckless drivers, but also on drivers who drive unnecessarily slow.
– UP's patrols focus on waving in and guiding such drivers, and in serious cases, you can be reported. Nevertheless, we must advise motorists who are annoyed not to get carried away with dangerous overtaking, which in the worst case can cause a serious accident, or you can have your driver's license revoked, writes Police Inspector Eivind Hellesund in UP3 District West in a press release to Nettavisen .
At Safedrive, we are committed to safe, predictable driving. It's not about driving fast, but about driving with flow. When someone drives unnecessarily slow, it can create queues, uncertainty and misjudgments. The same applies to those who drive aggressively and push the speed limit.
Safe driving is about balance. About reading the traffic situation, making good decisions and giving way to others. That's exactly what makes the Safedrive community so valuable – because we share information that makes it easier to adapt in time.
If you're behind the wheel in summer traffic, remember: Slow speed is not always safe speed. Contributing to good flow is contributing to fewer accidents.
And that's exactly what we work for – every day.
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