SANTA MONICA\u2014The Santa Monica Police Department announced on Monday, November 24 that it received a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to support its ongoing enforcement and education programs to help reduce the number of serious injuries and deaths on our roads. The grant program runs through September 2026.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are grateful to receive this grant, which will strengthen our traffic enforcement efforts and improve road safety. Through a combination of education and enforcement efforts, our goal is to reduce dangerous driving behaviors, prevent crashes, and make our roads safer for everyone,” the SMPD stated.<\/p>\n
The grant will provide additional programs and resources, including:<\/p>\n
\u2022 DUI checkpoints and patrols focused on stopping suspected impaired drivers.<\/p>\n
\u2022 High-visibility distracted driving enforcement operations targeting drivers in violation of California\u2019s hands-free cell phone law.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Enforcement operations focused on the most dangerous driver behaviors that put the safety of people biking or walking at risk.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Enforcement operations focused on top violations that cause crashes: speeding, failure to yield, stop sign and\/or red-light running, and improper turning or lane changes.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Community presentations on traffic safety issues such as distracted driving, impaired driving, speeding and bicycle and pedestrian safety.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Collaborative enforcement efforts with neighboring agencies.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Officer training and\/or recertification: Standard Field Sobriety Test (SFST), Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) and Drug Recognition Expert (DRE).<\/p>\n
\u201cThrough focused traffic enforcement and education, we\u2019re working toward a future where everyone will be safe on California roads,\u201d said OTS Director Stephanie Dougherty. \u201cBy encouraging people to prioritize safety in their daily choices, we are creating a strong road safety culture together.”<\/p>\n
Funding for the program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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