Between July 15 and Aug. 7, law enforcement officers throughout King County will be part of a statewide effort in search of speeding drivers.

More than than 40 percent of fatal crashes in Washington involve a speeding driver. That’s why the King County Target Zero Task Force is coordinating extra speed patrols throughout local communities.

“Speeding is a major contributing factor in fatal and serious injury crashes in Washington, and therefore, is a priority of Target Zero,” said Lowell Porter, Director of the Traffic Safety Commission.  “Well publicized and highly visible speed enforcement is a proven combination that reduces fatal crashes. Obeying speed limits is something everyone can do to support highway safety in Washington.”

The average speeding ticket in Washington is $156, but as your speed increases, so does the fine. In fact, a speeding ticket in Washington could easily cost more than $411.

Additional information about the Washington Traffic Safety Commission is available at www.wtsc.wa.gov.