Law enforcement across North Carolina began stepped-up patrols and checkpoints Monday. The statewide “Speed a Little. Lose a Lot” campaign runs through April 5. Why now? Speed-involved crashes killed 335 people in 2025, and 41 more died in just the first two months of 2026.
The Governor’s Highway Safety Program organized this push. State troopers and local police will conduct focused patrols targeting drivers who blow past posted limits.
“Speeding is not just a bad habit — it’s a dangerous choice that puts everyone on the road at risk,” said Mark Ezzell, director of the Governor’s Highway Safety Program, according to WCNC. “This campaign reminds drivers that even going a few miles over the speed limit can have devastating consequences.”…