Speed limits are set in order to minimize the risk of preventable accents.
Speed limits can vary greatly based on location.
Roads with a lot of curves or access points will have lower limits.
However, if there is a low volume of traffic, many lanes, and a median between lanes, the speed limit may be set higher.
Despite speed limits being set for our own safety, everyday millions of people choose to break these laws.
These individuals are at high risk for causing an accident and they put everyone around them in harm's way.
Drivers that are speeding may also be guilty of distracted driving.
Individuals that are not putting their full attention on driving safely may be going well over the limit without even noticing.
Cell phone use has been cited as the cause for millions of accidents.
Holding the phone can make it difficult for an individual to control their car, especially if they are speeding.
Texting takes someones eyes off the road for around 5 seconds, and when this act is combined with speeding, a driver is an incredible risk to him or herself, as well as to all other motorists on the road.
Additionally, those who drink and drive are often times guilty of speeding.
When someone drinks too much and then decides to drive, he or she may easily go over the limit without realizing it.
Driving over the speed limit while intoxicated can result in devastating injuries to innocent motorists.
Regardless of why an individual chooses to speed, speeding while driving is an incredibly dangerous action and can have serious consequences.