Montpelier, VT – Vermont State Police are warning drivers to stay vigilant following a spike in wrong-way driving incidents across the state. So far this year, authorities have received 85 reports of wrong-way drivers, resulting in four crashes.
According to the Vermont State Police, most wrong-way incidents occur at night when drivers mistakenly drift into the left lane, believing it to be the correct direction—especially on highways. The department’s latest safety campaign urges motorists to “stay right at night” to reduce the risk of head-on collisions.
Police say that quick action and lane awareness could save lives. “Wrong-way drivers can appear suddenly and are often disoriented,” officials noted. “If you’re driving at night, stay alert, keep to the right, and reduce your speed when visibility is low.”
The warning comes amid regional concerns over an increase in nighttime highway crashes involving impaired or confused drivers. Vermont transportation officials continue to review signage and highway lighting to help prevent future incidents.
Anyone who spots a wrong-way driver is urged to pull over safely and call 911 immediately with the vehicle’s location and description.
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