Luisa LandaverdeApril 4, 2014Case No. TR14-02-000112The importance of obeying the highway codeIt is important to respect all traffic laws to ensure safety safety of everyone on the road. The number of road accidents and losses decreases significantly when people follow the rules of the road. Sometimes we forget how important it is to drive safely. The traffic laws are designed to protect you and other drivers on the streets. If we do not follow them, we not only endanger ourselves, but also other innocent people. By knowing the rules of the road and practicing good driving skills, you help play a vital role in preventing an accident. You will also make security policies more effective. Many elements play a major role in road safety, including posted speed limits and ensuring safety equipment is properly installed and used. The primary point of the highway code is safety, but also the maintenance of order. Obeying the rules of the road is one of the most essential aspects of driving and can increase the safety of you and those around you. Knowing the traffic rules in our area and following them can prevent us from being involved in a car accident and save us the pain and costs of getting a ticket due to a violation. If we did not have traffic laws, chaos would reign on the roads and many disasters could occur. Rules are the foundation of society. If there were no rules, everyone would do whatever they wanted and face serious consequences. For example, texting and using your cell phone while driving is very dangerous for yourself and others around you. The reason many people oppose this action is because it causes many car accidents and deaths every year. While driving many teenagers and adults...... middle of paper ......s to make traffic more efficient. For example, Ohio Revised Code Section 4511.21 clearly states, “No person shall operate a motor vehicle, trackless trolley, or streetcar at a speed greater than a reasonable or appropriate speed considering the traffic situation.” » Road speed limits are used to regulate vehicle speeds. Sometimes people are trying to get somewhere and exceed the speed limit without realizing they are putting themselves in danger. Now, every time I get in a car with a friend or family member, I make sure they are driving the speed limit, not texting, and paying attention on the road. road. It is very important that we follow these rules because they only protect us and keep us safe. If we want to reduce the millions of deaths caused each year by this recklessness, we need to start being more responsible when we get behind the wheel..