For Immediate Release
| PR #: | 1500053 |
| Date Issued: | May 05, 2015 - 11:12am |
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Speeding and cellphone use receive the most citations during Sheriff's Office Joining Forces Pedestrian Safety Campaign in April |
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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 issued over 135 citations for speeding and cell phone use while participating in a Joining Forces campaign aimed at pedestrian safety during the month of April.
The Sheriff's Office reminds all drivers about the importance of staying focused on the road and obeying posted speed limits in order to keep the roads safe for all users, including pedestrians.
The Joining Forces Pedestrian Safety Campaign took place from April 16 through April 28, 2015 and included the Reno and Sparks Police Departments and the Nevada Highway Patrol. The following results are from the Sheriff's Office portion of this campaign only.
Sheriff's Office patrol staff assigned to this Pedestrian Safety Campaign initiated a total of 226 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 by the Sheriff's Office during this event was 309:
99 speeding violations
39 cell phone use
6 driver failing to yield to pedestrian
33 failure to show proof of insurance
26 driver's license related violations
30 motor vehicle registration violations
29 failure to yield right of way
5 running a red light
4 equipment violations
3 child seat violations
2 fugitive arrests
6 other violations
27 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.