For Immediate Release
| PR #: | 1800061 |
| Date Issued: | Jun 01, 2018 - 10:43am |
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Latest Joining Forces effort shows drivers still need to slow down and focus on the road |
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| CONTACT: | Bob Harmon Washoe County Sheriff's Office Office 775-785-6235 Cell 775-722-5517 |
Washoe County Sheriff's deputies issued more than 200 citations for speed and distracted driving violations during a two week Joining Forces event in May, showing that Washoe County motorists still need to slow down and stay focused on the road.
From May 1 through May 14, 2018, the Sheriff's Office joined the Reno Police Department, Sparks Police Department and Nevada Highway Patrol for a high-intensity traffic enforcement campaign aimed at reducing distracted driving. Sheriff's Office units assigned to this effort issued 346 citations. Most of the citations were for cellphone use or speeding.
The following results are from the Sheriff's Office portion of this campaign:
Sheriff's Office patrol staff assigned to this Distracted Driving Campaign initiated a total of 252 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.
Here is a breakdown of violations cited and warnings issued during this event:
149 speeding violations
60 cellphone use
26 for failure to show proof of insurance
21 motor vehicle registration violations
19 driver's license related violations
11 vehicle equipment violations
5 outstanding fugitive arrests
3 seatbelt violations
3 red light running
1 driver failed to yield for pedestrian
3 all other citations
45 warnings
The Sheriff's Office participation in these Joining Forces distracted driving awareness and enforcement campaigns 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.
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.