WATERBURY, Vt. -
So far in 2012 48 people have lost their lives on Vermont roads.
That's nearly double from this time last year.
"That's not acceptable to us as a state. We can do better than that," said Vermont Department of Public Safety Commissioner Keith Flynn.
To get people to slow down Flynn implemented operation "Summer Heat."
"We believe we're doing well. We're having contact with a number of motorists," said Flynn.
In July, troopers dedicated to stopping speeders gave 114 warnings and handed out 177 tickets.
The campaign isn't just putting more police presence on the road.
Signs are popping up all over the state, warning motorists of the dangers of speeding.
"I mean obviously it does catch your attention. Some of what they're said, but other than that I don't think it's really that effective," said Jennifer Waters.
"It makes me pay more attention, certainly," said Bill Robins.
Despite the signs and tickets, six people have died since the campaign begun.
State leaders say that doesn't mean the operation has failed, and they hope by September to use data to make our roads safer in the future.
"What worked, what didn't work, what we can do to be better," said Flynn.
Operation "Summer Heat" will continue through Labor Day.
