When the temperatures outside go up, orange barrels seem to sprout everywhere, slowing things down. And motorists begin to get hot. According to the highway patrol, road rage is a growing problem across the country. In Ohio, the highway patrol is teaming up with other police departments, in an effort to sooth some frayed nerves and settle down drivers. NewsChannel5's Joe Pagonakis reports drivers are becoming more aggressive, especially along a stretch of I-76 east bound.
Construction there is down to one lane, and the slowing traffic is enraging drivers.
According to NewsChannel5, complaint calls from drivers about highway confrontations are pouring in, forcing police to take action. Akron Police, the Ohio State Highway Patrol , and Norton Police have teamed up on I-76, with ten cruisers on the ground, and an eye in the sky, in an effort to catch drivers in the act, before the driver can take action. Very rapid lane changes. Police handed out dozens of tickets for speeding, tailgating, illegal lane changes and driving on the berm or even on the grass. Officers are serious, taking no chances, according to NewsChannel5.