Ticketing Agressive Cars And Trucks (TACT)
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) reports that in 2004, more than 5,000 people died in large truck accidents. The majority of these crashes were between passenger vehicles and trucks.
In an effort to reduce truck accidents and fatalities, the FMCSA and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) began working together to educate motorists on how to share the road safely with commercial motor vehicles. The Ticketing Aggressive Cars and Trucks (TACT) program was created as a result.
TACT is a traffic enforcement program that attempts to reduce Missouri truck accidents, fatalities, and injuries. The state of Washington was selected as the first pilot State for the TACT program. The program was a success. The FMCSA is now encouraging other States to implement the TACT program.
TACT uses accident research to promote safe driving behaviors to avoid truck accidents and car accidents. The mission of the TACT program is to reduce CMV-related crashes, injuries, and fatalities.
The TACT program addresses unsafe driving behaviors such as:
1. Unsafe lane changes;
2. Tailgating;
3. Failing to signal lane changes;
4. Failing to yield the right of way;
5. Speeding; and
6. Aggressive driving.
The FMCSA suggests that for TACT to be successful, it needs significant resources and the skills and expertise of law enforcement, communications specialists, evaluators, and key State, local, and industry partners.
As an experienced Missouri truck accident lawyer, I am happy to discuss your case with you and answer any questions you may have. If requested, I will immediately alert our truck accident team and begin taking the same action as the truck company and their insurance company.
The call and consultation are free. I can be reached 24 hours a day at 314.322.8515 or toll free at 1.800.500.INJURY (4658). Call me personally and I will answer all the questions and concerns you may have. There is no fee unless we recover for you.
If you don’t want to call or you can't call, you can email me at john@pagecagle.com. I look forward to speaking with you and helping you through these trying times. You can also visit www.TruckAccidentLawGroup.com for more information.
