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PROCLAMATION
FOR
RID OUR ROADS OF RUDENESS CAMPAIGN
IN
ORANGE COUNTY
WHEREAS, while most drivers are to be commended for their safety-consciousness, kindness and
courtesy, some drivers display hostility and impatience on our roadways; and
WHEREAS, the behavior of those hostile drivers may cause fear, stress and anxiety for the
majority of the population who practice safe driving habits; and
WHEREAS, these aggressive driving habits are manifested in such behaviors as running or rolling
through stop lights or stop signs, tailgating, speeding, disregarding right-of-way, obscene
gestures, reckless driving, and ignoring the rights of others; and
WHEREAS, a group of concerned citizens, the Chapel Hill Police Department, the Carrboro Police
Department, the Hillsborough Police Department, the Orange County Sheriff's
Department and local businesses have joined in a cooperative effort to promote and
reward safe and courteous driving; and
WHEREAS, the Chapel Hill News will publish license plate numbers of drivers identified by citizens
and police officers, as displaying either courteous or rude behavior; and
WHEREAS, the good drivers will be rewarded with recognition and gifts donated by local businesses.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Orange County Board of Commissioners does hereby proclaim September 15
through December 26, 1997 as the
RID OUR ROADS OF RUDENESS CAMPAIGN
in Orange County and urges all citizens to support this effort by driving carefully and
practicing kind, courteous and safety-conscious driving habits at all times.
This the 16th day of September, 1997.
William L. Crowther, Chair
Board of Commissioners