For Immediate Release
| PR #: | 1400048 |
| Date Issued: | May 21, 2014 - 9:14am |
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Pedestrian Safety focus of Sheriff's Office latest Joining Forces traffic safety campaign |
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| CONTACT: | Bob Harmon Washoe County Sheriff's Office Office 775-785-6235 Cell 775-722-5517 |
The Washoe County Sheriff's Office participated in a three-week Joining Forces pedestrian safety campaign in late April and early May as part of ongoing efforts to reduce injuries and accidents by increasing enforcement and awareness.
From April 23 through May 13, 2014, the Sheriff's Office joined the Reno Police Department, Sparks Police Department and Nevada Highway Patrol for a high-intensity traffic enforcement campaign, concentrating in and around intersections and crosswalks, to enforce pedestrian safety laws.
The following results are from the Sheriff's Office portion of this campaign:
Sheriff's Office patrol staff assigned to this Pedestrian Safety Campaign initiated a total of 75 traffic stops. Although a driver may be stopped for one violation, several other violations may be observed during the subsequent investigation making it possible that a driver may be issued citations for numerous violations.
The total number of violations cited and warnings issued during this event was 98. Of those, 20 citations were issued for failure to yield to pedestrians. However the majority of citations, 27, were for distracted driving/cell phone use.
Violations cited by the Sheriff's Office:
27 cell phone use
20 failure to yield to a pedestrian
10 failure to show proof of insurance
9 speeding violations
7 motor vehicle registration violations
4 driver's license related violations
3 violations for running a red light
2 seatbelt violations
1 child seat violation
1 other violation
14 warnings
The Sheriff's Office participation in this Joining Forces campaign was made possible by grant funding received from the Nevada Department of Public Safety/Office of Traffic Safety.
Joining Forces is a multi-jurisdictional law enforcement program that promotes statewide enforcement in the areas of: DUI, distracted driving, seat belt, and speed and pedestrian safety. The goal of these enforcement campaigns is to save lives by increasing public awareness about the dangers of making poor choices while driving.
For more information about pedestrian safety, visit Nevada's Zero Fatalities website at: www.zerofatalitiesnv.com/pedestrian.php
The Washoe County Sheriff's Office is dedicated to preserving a safe and secure community with professionalism, respect, integrity and the highest commitment to equality. Sheriff Darin Balaam is the 27th person elected to serve as the Sheriff of Washoe County since the Office was created in 1861. The Washoe County Sheriff's Office strives to ensure public safety by building trust and creating partnerships within the diverse communities in which we serve. We will promote the dignity of all people supported by our words and actions through open communication while fostering an environment of professionalism, integrity and mutual respect.
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