South Windsor Police Hand Out 79 Citations in Start of School Traffic Enforcement

The South Windsor Police Department recently posted results of its Start of School Year Traffic Enforcement and there were 115 total traffic stops with 79 total citations (including one narcotics and one misdemeanor summons).

Police also reported that the top speed detected in a 25 mph school zone was 57 mph. Police also noted there was a surprising lack of compliance with seat belt usage.

Read the full press release from the South Windsor Police Department below:

The South Windsor Police Department Traffic Unit conducted focused education and enforcement efforts in the town’s 8 school zones from August 25th to September 2nd. Traffic officers deployed radar speed signs and a radar speed trailer in 4 of the school zones. Message board signs were displayed in the area of police headquarters. Traffic Officers and Police Motorcycle Officers were deployed to the school zones during the high traffic volume hours of school opening and closing times. The results of the enforcement efforts were:

Total Traffic Stops: 115

Total Citations: 79 (Including 1 narcotics citation and 1 misdemeanor summons)

The top speed detected in a 25 mph school zone was 57 mph.

Officers from the Midnight Watch were diligent in having patrol officers monitor the high school area during the early morning hours, every morning, during this period.

During the enforcement period we did note a surprising lack of compliance in regards to seat belt usage. We would like to remind everyone of the importance of wearing seatbelts, their use is proven to reduce injury and save lives.

It is the sincere hope of the Traffic Unit that these efforts have influenced motorists to be more aware of safe operation of motor vehicles in our school zones. We will continue to monitor traffic in our school zones and the safe operation of vehicles in those areas. It is the mission of the Traffic Unit to increase safety and reduce motor vehicle crashes on South Windsor roadways through engineering, education, and enforcement.