Central Marin Police Receive $59K For Traffic Safety

LARKSPUR, CA — Central Marin police have received a $59,300 state grant to increase traffic enforcement and education in Larkspur, Corte Madera and San Anselmo.

The California Office of Traffic Safety awarded the funding to help reduce serious injuries and deaths on local roads, according to an Oct. 26 announcement from the Central Marin Police Authority.

Officers will use the grant to target speeding, distracted driving, impaired driving and other violations that contribute to crashes. The money will also support efforts to protect pedestrians and bicyclists.

Planned activities include:

• DUI checkpoints and patrols targeting suspected impaired drivers.
• Enforcement of California's hands-free cellphone law.
• Operations targeting speeding, failure to yield and traffic signal violations.
• Community presentations on pedestrian, bicycle and driver safety.
• Additional officer training to recognize impaired driving.

The agency also plans to coordinate enforcement efforts with neighboring police departments.

“We are grateful to receive this grant, which will strengthen our traffic enforcement efforts and improve road safety,” Sgt. Jeff Peterson said in the announcement.

Funding will support the program through September 2027.

The grant is funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and administered by the California Office of Traffic Safety.

Central Marin Police Authority provides law enforcement services in Larkspur, Corte Madera, San Anselmo and portions of Greenbrae.