According to Arizona law (A. R. S. § 28-694), any person who drives in the wrong way on a controlled access highway commits wrong way driving, which will result in a violation and receive a civil penalty of $5,000. However, despite the law, some negligent drivers still risk their lives in danger for this reckless decision. Some of the most common causes are:
Driving under the influence: it is a common cause of wrong way drivers‘ unlawful actions. Usually, these drivers make a blatant error, like entering a freeway using an exit ramp or simply making a prohibited turn in an intersection or a street. There are more ways intoxicated drivers can cause a collision and injure you or your loved ones.
Distracted driving: A cause that will always be relevant among car accidents is drivers who get distracted by talking or texting. Without the proper attention, these negligent drivers can make a wrong turn and enter a one-way street.
Older drivers: a high rate of older drivers incur into wrong way driving for medical conditions like dementia or impaired vision that can lead them to make a catastrophic life-changing event for you or your loved ones.
Poorly marked on ramps: Signs are necessary to let all drivers know when they need to make a turn or stop. However, poorly marked ramps that don’t include signs like “Do Not Enter” or warnings can lead drivers to enter a street or highway in the wrong direction.
Unfamiliar drivers:
