Light Rain Fog/Mist 45°
Tag:

Traffic Enforcement

Police & Fire
Google Maps Warn Of Speed Traps: Right Or Wrong? Google Maps Warn Of Speed Traps: Right Or Wrong?
Google Maps Warn Of Speed Traps: Right Or Wrong? Police nationwide are concerned that a Google Maps feature that shows their real-time locations around the world could end up seriously injuring or killing civilians – or them. Last week, iOS users got the ability to report crashes, traffic slowdowns and speed traps across the country, a crowd-sourcing tool that a much smaller number of Android users have had since last year. Police argue that the global update, which competes with Google-owned Waze, could keep or put more drunk or drugged drivers on the road. “Revealing the location of checkpoints puts those drivers, their passengers, and…

SHARE

by Jerry DeMarco
Police & Fire
Here's When, Where Labor Day DUI Details Will Be In Connecticut Here's When, Where Labor Day DUI Details Will Be In Connecticut
Here's When, Where Labor Day DUI Details Will Be In Connecticut During the unofficial last weekend of summer, Connecticut State Troopers are reminding drivers to be smart, drive safe and be prepared for thousands of other vehicles on the roads. They're also announcing they will be out in force to check for drunk and drugged drivers, as well as aggressive drivers. To make sure all stay safe, they will begin extra patrols at midnight, Friday, Aug. 30 and continue through 11:59 p.m., Monday, Sept. 2. “The priority of all operators should be arrival at their destination in a safe manner," said Col. Stavros Mellekas, commanding officer of the Conn…

SHARE

by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
State Police Announce Sites, Times For New Year's DUI Enforcement State Police Announce Sites, Times For New Year's DUI Enforcement
State Police Announce Sites, Times For New Year's DUI Enforcement For those planning on downing a few cocktails to ring in the New Year and then drive, the state police are reminding all to have a designated driver in order to avoid landing in jail, or worse, being involved in a crash that could kill or injure someone else. The department said that tens of thousands of drivers will be on the highways as the holidays wind down with a bang on New Year's Eve. They are reminding drivers to : Drive the speed limit. Keep a safe distance between your vehicle and the one in front of you. Ensure that all passengers are wearing seatbelts. Signal when turning, chan…

SHARE

by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Here's How Many Crashes CT State Police Responded To Over Thanksgiving Holiday Here's How Many Crashes CT State Police Responded To Over Thanksgiving Holiday
Here's How Many Crashes CT State Police Responded To Over Thanksgiving Holiday Connecticut State Police troopers dished out nearly 3,500 tickets and investigated two fatalities as they conducted special enforcement details over the Thanksgiving holiday. Beginning at midnight on Tuesday, Nov. 20 and spanning through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 25, Connecticut State Police supplemented their normal patrol force with additional troopers who were targeting motorists on local roads and highways. Troopers investigated 573 reported crashes, including 60 with injuries. There were two fatal crashes, in Bridgeport and New Haven. In total, 2,829 tickets were issued and 573 crashe…

SHARE

by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Six Trucks, Drivers Put Out Of Service In New Canaan, State Police Checkpoint Six Trucks, Drivers Put Out Of Service In New Canaan, State Police Checkpoint
Six Trucks, Drivers Put Out Of Service In New Canaan, State Police Checkpoint Several truck drivers and their vehicles have been removed from the road in New Canaan as local and state police conducted a special detail targeting tractor-trailers in the area. Members of the New Canaan Police Department Patrol Division and the Connecticut State Police Traffic Unit’s Truck Squad conducted the special detail from 7 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, Oct. 10. Police set up a checkpoint at the intersection of New Norwalk Road and Hoyt Farm Road, stopping a total of 41 vehicles. As a result of those stops, six inspections were conducted of questionable vehicles. Those inspections fo…

SHARE

by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Distracted Driving Enforcement Details Underway In Darien Distracted Driving Enforcement Details Underway In Darien
Distracted Driving Enforcement Details Underway In Darien Local and state law enforcement agencies are cracking down on distracted driving in Fairfield County as part of a statewide campaign in Connecticut. From Aug. 1 through Aug. 15, local police departments are teaming with the Connecticut Department of Transportation’s Highway Safety Office to continue the “U Drive. U Text. U Pay.” campaign. “Texting and driving is a public safety crisis. Our mission is to save lives and protect the public. Enforcing texting and driving laws is a critical priority for our department,” Westport Police Capt. David Farrell stated. “Starting August 1, the communit…

SHARE

by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
State Police Issue Memorial Day Weekend Advisory To Motorists State Police Issue Memorial Day Weekend Advisory To Motorists
State Police Issue Memorial Day Weekend Advisory To Motorists With one of the busiest driving weekends of the year here, Connecticut State Police will ramp up enforcement details statewide during the celebrations. Connecticut State Police troopers will be out in force during Memorial Day Weekend, targeting everything from motorists traveling too fast or while impaired, to those not wearing seatbelts or violating vehicle and traffic laws. Police said that they will use laser units for speed enforcement in both marked and unmarked cars during the holiday. Troopers will also participate in the national Combined Accident Reduction Effort (C.A.R.E.) progra…

SHARE

by Zak Failla
News
Click It Or Ticket Details Will Be Ramped Up State Wide Click It Or Ticket Details Will Be Ramped Up State Wide
Click It Or Ticket Details Will Be Ramped Up State Wide Law enforcement agencies have a clear message for motorists with Memorial Day fast approaching: “click it, or ticket.” With one of the busiest driving seasons of the year approaching, law enforcement officials are ramping up efforts to promote safe driving and curtail drivers from not wearing seatbelts. “The general goal of Connecticut’s Occupant Protection Program is to maintain safety belt use rates at a level that is consistently above the national average,” according to state police. “The Click It or Ticket enforcement campaign is a key tool in public awareness and enforcement for safet…

SHARE

by Zak Failla