Pasadena, Severna Park Rush-Hour Crackdown Pulls Over 32 Drivers

PASADENA, MD — Authorities say 32 vehicles were pulled over by police during Friday's morning rush hour during a crackdown for texting while drivers, speeding and other traffic violations. The targeted patrols ran on Ritchie Highway (MD Route 2) in the Severna Park/Pasadena area.

Using marked and unmarked cars, Anne Arundel County Police officers issued 14 citations, seven warnings and four equipment repair orders for various offenses ranging from talking/texting on a cell phone, unsafe lane change and speeding. Also, one traffic arrest was made for driving on a suspended license, police said in a news release.

The number of distracted and aggressive driving cases linked to crashes has increased in Anne Arundel County, the department said in a news release, and these enforcement waves are intended to reduce those types of behaviors. Drivers are reminded that any distraction can increase the chances of a crash and ask drivers to “get your head out of your apps” and concentrate on the road.

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These patrols are in support of Chief Timothy Altomare’s goal of reducing crashes in Anne Arundel County, says the department, and more coordinated traffic stops are planned during rush hours throughout the county this year. Officers will focus on aggressive/distracted driving and commercial vehicle enforcement using other agencies, covert vehicles and police motorcycles.

Anyone who sees vehicles driven in a careless or reckless manner is asked to contact the police department by calling 911 or the non-emergency number: 410-222-8610.

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