Not So Fast Kentucky program underway

As travel increases this summer, Kentuckians are reminded to slow down and pay attention to posted speed limits to keep all road users safe. 

Approximately 33% of crashes in Kentucky involve a speeding or aggressive driver, so the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's Office of Highway Safety is partnering with law enforcement agencies across the state on the "Not So Fast, Kentucky" speed awareness campaign through July 31.   

With construction season in full swing, motorists should be extra cautious in work zones. A work zone is a portion of highway where construction, reconstruction, resurfacing, maintenance, inspection or other similar work is conducted by a government agency, private contractor or utility company. 

New legislation this year, Senate Bill 107, increases fines for speeding and aggressive driving in work zones. In addition to fines of $500 or more, drivers may have their license revoked, depending on the violation.