Elk Grove Police commence special traffic enforsement program
Press release from EGPD.) ELK GROVE, CA – More traffic enforcement and safer streets are coming to Elk Grove in the coming years. New equipm...
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Press release from EGPD.)
ELK GROVE, CA – More traffic enforcement and safer streets are coming to Elk Grove in the coming years. New equipment purchases and increased special traffic enforcement measures are on tap as a result of a recent $311,000 grant awarded by the Office of Traffic Safety to the Elk Grove Police Department.
“The Elk Grove Police Department is dedicated to keeping our roadways safe through both enforcement and education,” said Police Chief Robert Simmons. “The funding that we have received from the Office of Traffic Safety will help us accomplish these goals.”
The Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) grant is to assist in efforts to deal with increased traffic safety problems and reduce the number of persons killed and injured in traffic collisions. The grant activities will specifically target DUI offenders, drivers with suspended or revoked licenses, illegal street racing, red light running, and seatbelt violations. This will be done through the use of DUI/driver’s license checkpoints, special enforcement operations, and court stings where DUI offenders with suspended or revoked driver licenses get behind the wheel after leaving court.
The grant also provides funding for four vehicle speed feedback signs, a fully equipped police motorcycle and overtime to conduct special enforcement activities.
“When more people buckle up and drive sober and safely, we save lives. It’s just that simple,” said Christopher J. Murphy, Director of the Office of Traffic Safety. “This grant will help make Elk Grove just that much safer of a place to live and work.”
Funding for the grant comes from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
ELK GROVE, CA – More traffic enforcement and safer streets are coming to Elk Grove in the coming years. New equipment purchases and increased special traffic enforcement measures are on tap as a result of a recent $311,000 grant awarded by the Office of Traffic Safety to the Elk Grove Police Department.
“The Elk Grove Police Department is dedicated to keeping our roadways safe through both enforcement and education,” said Police Chief Robert Simmons. “The funding that we have received from the Office of Traffic Safety will help us accomplish these goals.”
The Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) grant is to assist in efforts to deal with increased traffic safety problems and reduce the number of persons killed and injured in traffic collisions. The grant activities will specifically target DUI offenders, drivers with suspended or revoked licenses, illegal street racing, red light running, and seatbelt violations. This will be done through the use of DUI/driver’s license checkpoints, special enforcement operations, and court stings where DUI offenders with suspended or revoked driver licenses get behind the wheel after leaving court.
The grant also provides funding for four vehicle speed feedback signs, a fully equipped police motorcycle and overtime to conduct special enforcement activities.
“When more people buckle up and drive sober and safely, we save lives. It’s just that simple,” said Christopher J. Murphy, Director of the Office of Traffic Safety. “This grant will help make Elk Grove just that much safer of a place to live and work.”
Funding for the grant comes from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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