For Immediate Release
| PR #: | 1700020 |
| Date Issued: | Mar 22, 2017 - 12:48pm |
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Washoe Sheriff's Deputies issue 150 speeding citations during latest Joining Forces effort to focus on traffic safety |
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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 150 speeding citations and 61 citations for cell phone use during a two-week, multi-agency Joining Forces traffic safety campaign held in early March, a reminder that everyone who gets behind the wheel is responsible for helping to keep roadways safer by traveling at legal and safe speeds, and staying focused on the road.
From March 1 through March 14, 2017, the Sheriff's Office joined with the Reno Police Department, Sparks Police Department and Nevada Highway Patrol for a high-intensity traffic safety campaign focusing on the enforcement of speed laws. The campaign is part of ongoing traffic safety efforts by Nevada law enforcement agencies through the state's Joining Forces program.
Sheriff's Office patrol staff assigned to this event initiated a total of 237 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 310. Most of those citations were issued for speed violations and cell phone use.
Violations cited by the Sheriff's Office include:
150 speeding
61 cell phone use/distracted driving
28 no insurance
28 registration violations
21 drivers license violations
3 failure to yield
1 running a red light
1 child seat violation
1 equipment violation
2 other violations
14 warnings
Sheriff's Office participation in this Joining Forces speed enforcement 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.
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.