Speeding leads to one of the “Four Fatals”
The “Four Fatals” — as Sgt. Hovis of the State Patrol likes to call them — often lead to death or injury on South Carolina roads and highways. Hovis and his fellow troopers intend to be out in force over the July 4 weekend. Their presence can simply lessen the chances for a driver to make a mistake at the wheel that can lead to disaster. One of those four fatals is speeding, the tendency to keep a heavy foot on the gas pedal in violation of posted speed limits. Hovis says those white signs with black lettering and numbers are there a good purpose.