摘要: |
Primary among the bad is a dissociative increase in accidents and pedestrian incidents. In many parts of the country, drivers seem to think that the more open a road, the fewer rules they need to continue to adhere to. According to the New Hampshire Union Leader, for example, pedestrian deaths are nearly double what they were last year-a staggering declaration. Jennifer Tramp, public information officer for the Department of Safety's Office of Highway Safety, is quoted as saying, "We did see a lot of people outside, walking through residential neighborhoods and in areas you wouldn't necessarily see them, on the side of busy roads. People are trying to get outside. More people since COVID have taken advantage of less vehicle volume on the roads and are taking more liberties like speeding, impaired driving, and driving unrestrained." |