Studies continue to show that speed is a major cause of injury and fatality on North Carolina roadways. In 2005 alone, there were 540 fatalities and more than 32,000 speed-related injuries on our roads. GHSP kicked off the pilot project "No Need 2 Speed," in June 2006 in Robeson, Cumberland, Harnett and Johnston counties to encourage drivers to slow down and follow the speed limit.

Results suggest that with the combination of signage and enforcement there was a decrease in motorists speeding on rural roads.

In April 2007, in conjunction with the N.C. State Highway Patrol’s Operation Slow Down GHSP asked local law enforcement agencies to participate and report during this combined effort.