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7/21/2011
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Will 70 MPH Speed Limits in Virginia Make Interstates Less Safe With More Accidents?

During the 2011 July 4th weekend, Virginia roads and highways saw 13 traffic deaths, doubling the total of fatalities for the same period of 2010. This is a chilling reminder of the deadly risks from driving at high speeds and while distracted or intoxicated.

Despite these driving dangers, Virginia legislators are allowing drivers to step on the gas a little more by increasing the speed limit to 70 mph on several interstates, including a stretch of I-64 on between northern Newport News and close to Richmond.  It is too early to tell if raising the speed limit will increase fatal accidents on VA roads.

Gov. Bob McDonnell advocated the higher speed limits. Though, state officials might not begin a study until December 2012. Then, a review could take six to eight months more. Studies show a that increased speed puts drivers at higher risks for accidents.

Even if speed limits get increased, drivers should still be aware of road and weather conditions that might require them to slow down. The vast majority of car crashes involve some type of driver error. This means drivers can impact traffic safety by driving defensively.

LC

Category: Car Accident Lawyers & Motorcycle Accident Attorneys

Labels: 70 mph Attorney Crash Death driving while intoxicated injured lawyer personal injury Shapiro speed limit VA Virginia Wreck


About the Editors: Shapiro, Lewis & Appleton is a Virginia injury law firm whose attorneys focus on personal injury and accident law. We have handled thousands of car accident, motorcycle crash, and truck wreck cases; check out our case results to see for yourself. We've handled cases in Richmond, Petersburg, Roanoke, Salem, Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Fredericksburg and Charlottesville, VA, and all other regions of the Commonwealth. All of our Virginia accident injury attorneys were raised in the state and have deep roots in the community. 

Rick Shapiro and James Lewis have been listed among the Best Lawyers in America since 2008 and have been named Virginia Super Lawyers for Personal Injury Law since 2010, which is an honor fewer than 5 percent of attorneys receive. Lawyers with our firm have also been selected by the National Million Dollar Advocates Forum since 2009. In addition, we were the first Virginia accident injury law firm to join Primerus, a select group of highly ethical, respected law firms.  

We also offer free special reports on distracted driving and The Best Guide to Car Accident injuries in Virginia.  

While not every injury case meets our criteria, we offer a free initial confidential injury case consultation, so call us toll free at (800)752-0042. If you cannot get through due to high call volume, please leave a voicemail and we will return your call promptly.
   

 

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