INDIANAPOLIS — It may still be pretty cold, but spring is just around the corner - meaning temperatures will rise and drivers may be tempted to increase speeds and take risks when hitting the roads.
To combat this, roughly 230 law enforcement agencies across the Hoosier state are increasing patrols beginning March 1 through March 24. Officers will be targeting aggressive driving.
Officials tell RTV6 that patrols will be looking for speeding, tailgating, unsafe lane movement, disregarding traffic signals or signs, improper passing and more.
Increasing patrols at this time is an annual initiate and officials say it works, but only temporarily.
"What we're going to be focusing on is to cut down on the fatalities that occur in Marion County," LT. Richard Kivett, with Marion County Traffic Partnership, said. "We have averaged the last seven years upwards of 90 fatalities a year in Marion County, and we're trying to cut that number down."
If you're pulled over for aggressive driving, fines can range anywhere from $100 to $1,000 depending upon the violation.
