For Immediate Release
| PR #: | 1500021 |
| Date Issued: | Feb 12, 2015 - 2:54pm |
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Sheriff's Patrol Deputies cite over two dozen motorists for failing to yield to pedestrians during recent two-day 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 cited 26 drivers for Failure to Yield to a Pedestrian during a recent two-day Joining Forces pedestrian safety campaign focusing on high pedestrian use areas in Reno and Sun Valley.
On February 6 and February 9 of 2015, the Sheriff's Office joined the Reno Police Department, Sparks Police Department and Nevada Highway Patrol for this high-intensity pedestrian safety campaign focusing on Kietzke Lane south of Mill Street, and the area of Sun Valley Boulevard and Gepford Parkway in Sun Valley.
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 110 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 148. In addition to the 26 citations issued for failure to yield to pedestrians, 35 citations were issued for speeding, and 34 were for distracted driving/cell phone use.
Violations cited by the Sheriff's Office:
35 speeding violations
34 cell phone use
26 failure to yield to a pedestrian
19 failure to show proof of insurance
15 driver's license related violations
6 motor vehicle registration violations
2 equipment violations
1 Driving Under the Influence
1 seatbelt violation
2 other violations
7 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 aimed at reducing injuries and crashes through statewide enforcement in the areas of: DUI, speed, distracted driving, seat belt 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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