January saturation patrols around Carson City cite drivers for speeding, using cell phones
During the month of January the Carson City Sheriff’s Office conducted saturation patrols in the Carson City area. The focus of these patrols was to reduce crashes in areas that many crashes have occurred in the past.
Deputies patrolled the roadways leading to intersections where crashes have occurred as well as monitored the intersections themselves looking for traffic violations which can lead to car crashes.
Deputies issued 60 citations during these patrols; 43 individuals were cited for speeding, 4 for cell phone use and 6 for failing to obey a traffic control device. The remainder of the citations issued ranged from no proof of insurance to driving while suspended.
Speeding, cell phone use, and failing to obey a traffic control device are all factors that can lead to car crashes. By slowing down, not using your cell phone while driving and obeying the traffic control devices (stop signs, stop lights, etc.) you can help reduce crashes in Carson City. These patrols will continue throughout the month of February.
Meanwhile, The Carson City Sheriff’s Office along with other law enforcement agencies Nevada, are participating in Joining Forces through February. The focus of this event will be distracted drivers.
Grant Funding for this event is provided by the Nevada Department of Public Safety-Office of Traffic Safety. These monies are used to pay for additional deputies who will be out looking for distracted drivers.
Other events that will be held in the future focus on pedestrian safety, seat belt use, distracted driving, speeding, and impaired driving. The object of these events is to increase safety on our roadways and reduce crashes which can lead to death and injuries.
— Sgt. Scott McDaniel is with the Carson City Sheriff's Office and writes regularly about public safety issues.
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