State, local agencies urge drivers to slow down

State and local agencies are paying extra attention to speeding drivers on the road this week. FILE PHOTO
State and local agencies are paying extra attention to speeding drivers on the road this week. FILE PHOTO

The Texas Department of Transportation has begun a new driver safety initiative.

Operation Slowdown, as the program is called, is to remind Texas drivers of the dangers involved with operating a motor vehicle.

TxDOT is partnering with area law enforcement agencies as they step up their efforts to enforce speed limits during Operation Slowdown through June 21.

In addition to writing citations, law enf…