Guilford's Turn In 6-Town Enforcement Initiative Finds 69 Violations

GUILFORD, CT — As part of the six town South Central Connecticut Traffic Unit, it was the Guilford Police Department's turn to conduct a town wide traffic enforcement and education operation.

Officers were joined by others from Branford, East Haven, Madison, North Branford and North Haven, the communities working together to address myriad traffic and driving related violations.

The operation, which resulted in 69 violations, was held Friday beginning at 8 a.m. and continued until the late afternoon.

"The high visibility enforcement effort focused on distracted driving, hazardous moving violations, speeding violations, and registration and insurance violations," Guilford Police Lt. Tim Bernier said. The violations included verbal and written warnings, infractions, and misdemeanor arrests.

"This initiative incorporates not only enforcement activities, but also an opportunity to help educate drivers on the hazards associated with many of the violations that ultimately contribute to accidents resulting in property damage, injuries and fatalities," Bernier said. "The overarching goal is to make the roadways a safer place for all those that drive, bike, and walk/run on them."

Bernier said that the police department "appreciates the positive community response to the traffic safety efforts thus far and looks forward to working with the community to resolve traffic safety issues in the future."

Residents who have specific traffic safety concerns should contact the Guilford Police Department to share it at 203-453-8061 or online at https://guilfordpd.com/contact/.