The Houston Police Department recently announced it is making road rage a high priority, even recently announcing that it is adding more manpower from other law enforcement agencies to help patrol Houston streets.
Earlier this month, HPD announced two arrests in two separate deadly road rage shootings, charging each suspect with murder.
ABC13 went one-on-one with senior police officer Roach, who is actually now teaching a community course on how to prevent road rage. He told Eyewitness News about the five tips they’re teaching drivers that will help avoid dangerous situations on the roadways.
Roach said road rage can be defined as any type of engaging with another vehicle and what he describes as a “risky, aggressive behavior” that follows.
“Like following too closely, you want to avoid tailgating,” Roach said. “Any aggressive honking, like unnecessary honking.”
Roach said, don’t even take it there and avoid aggressive behavior.
Secondly, Roach wants you to stay off your phone, avoid distractions, and be aware of your surroundings.