LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KTVE/KARD) — Arkansas State Police and local law enforcement agencies across the state will step up patrols later this month as part of a national campaign aimed at reducing speeding-related crashes. The “Speeding Slows You Down” enforcement effort is scheduled to run from July 10 through July 31 and will focus on identifying and citing drivers who exceed posted speed limits.
According to Arkansas State Police, speeding continues to be a significant factor in traffic fatalities. State data show 139 of Arkansas’s 603 traffic deaths in 2024 were linked to speeding. Officials are reminding motorists that driving too fast can reduce reaction time and increase the severity of crashes. They also encourage drivers to adjust their speed based on road, traffic, and weather conditions, even when traveling within posted limits…