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Report Reveals Shocking Speeds of Drivers in School Zones—Prepare to be Outraged
It’s a chilling reality: on average, 44 children are struck by vehicles each day, many while heading to school. It’s unfathomable that anyone would jeopardize a child’s safety simply because they’re running late.
In a revealing segment by Mike Thompson from the Morning Show, police monitored vehicle speeds in a school zone. Some drivers were clocked at an alarming 56 MPH—right where kids are walking. They set up a speed trap outside a school, and within minutes, they caught a woman speeding at 53 MPH. When asked about her speed, she confidently guessed, “I’d say about 30 or 35.” Seriously? Your speedometer is right there—there’s no excuse for not knowing how fast you’re going!
Thompson questioned a police officer about whether going 50 MPH would allow for enough reaction time if a child suddenly appeared. The officer shook his head, stating, “No. Definitely not.” When they confronted the speeding driver about her reckless speed in a school zone, she replied, “I don’t believe that I was. You’re with traffic; you’re assuming you’re within your speed limit.” Again, there’s no need to “assume” anything when the facts are right in front of you.
Yes, school zones have lower speed limits—like 15 MPH where my kid’s school is located. There’s a good reason for that: the life of a child is far more important than someone’s need to rush out the door. This is simply unacceptable. You can’t put a child’s life on the line because you feel traffic laws don’t apply to you—they absolutely do, especially when it comes to kids.
I can’t help but feel furious. When you get behind the wheel, you’re handling a potentially lethal weapon—a multi-ton vehicle capable of causing unimaginable harm if you’re not vigilant. There’s just no room for negligence here.
Moments later, another driver was pulled over for speeding at 52 MPH. When asked about her speed, she said, “I guess I’m in a hurry.”
According to the Federal Highway Administration, when a car strikes a pedestrian at 40 MPH or more, there’s an 80% chance the pedestrian won’t survive. But if you reduce that speed to 20 MPH, less than 10% of those pedestrians die.
Next time you find yourself in a rush near a school zone, remember: no appointment or errand is more important than the safety of a child. Your time constraints don’t outweigh a kid’s life.
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Summary
A recent report exposes alarming speed violations in school zones, with drivers exceeding limits and putting children at risk. The segment highlights the dangers of rushing and emphasizes the importance of prioritizing child safety over personal schedules.