Radnor Police Cracking Down On Aggressive Driving

RADNOR TOWNSHIP, PA — Police in Radnor Township are joining a statewide aggressive driving enforcement wave.

PennDOT, Pennsylvania State Police, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia Police Department, and the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia gathered this week to urging safe driving amid the crackdown.

Radnor Township Police and dozens of other local police departments, as well as Pennsylvania State Police, will partake in the initiative through April 27.

Police will focus on distracted driving, speeding, and work zone awareness.

The goal of targeted enforcement is to reduce the number of aggressive driving related crashes, injuries, and deaths on roadways throughout the Philadelphia region.

Law enforcement will use strategies such as traffic enforcement zones, saturation patrols, speed enforcement details, corridor enforcement, work zone enforcement, and multi-jurisdictional patrol to identify and cite aggressive drivers.

Drivers exhibiting other unsafe behaviors such as driving too fast for conditions, following too closely, or making careless lane changes will also be cited.

According to 2024 PennDOT crash data, there were 1,559 aggressive driving crashes, resulting in 40 fatalities and 93 suspected serious injuries in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties.

Aggressive driving crashes involve at least two aggressive driving factors in the same crash. Factors include, but are not limited to, running stop signs or red lights, tailgating, careless turning or passing, and driving too fast for conditions.

"The Pennsylvania State Police remains committed to providing targeted enforcement of aggressive and distracted drivers in an effort to reduce crashes and save lives," PSP Captain Jonathan Sunderlin said. "Troopers will be actively focused on drivers who are not only speeding, but also tailgating, failing to use turn signals, and distracted driving. The Pennsylvania State Police is partnering with law enforcement agencies throughout the state to ensure that this endeavor is widespread and successful."

The enforcement is part of Pennsylvania's Highway Safety Program and is funded by part of PennDOT's investment of federal funds from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

If you encounter an aggressive driver, PennDOT offers these tips:

• Get out of their way and stay as far away as possible.
• Do not engage or challenge the driver in any way.
• Stay relaxed, avoid eye contact, and ignore rude gestures.
• Don't block the passing lane if you are driving slower than most of the traffic.
• Do not attempt to follow or pursue the vehicle.
• You or a passenger may call the police. But, if you use a cell phone, pull over to a safe location. If you can, note the license plate and a description of the car.

Below are Delaware County police departments that are joining the effort:

• Aston Township
• Chester City
• Chester Township
• Eddystone Borough
• Glenolden Borough
• Haverford Township
• Marple Township
• Newtown Township
• Radnor Township
• Ridley Township
• Sharon Hill Borough
• Springfield Township
• Upland Borough
• Upper Darby Township
• Upper Providence Township