70 Warnings, 69 Citations: Bel Air Holiday Traffic Patrol Results

BEL AIR, MD — Police issued dozens of citations and warnings in Bel Air recently during a traffic and pedestrian safety initiative focused on the downtown area.

Officers concentrated their enforcement on Main Street, Bond Street and roads feeding those two, officials said. The initiative took place during the week leading up to Labor Day, concluding on the Sept. 7 holiday.

Here are the results of the downtown crackdown, according to police:

• 88 traffic stops
• 70 warnings
• 69 citations
• 16 repair orders

Officials said they issued citations for running red lights, using cell phones, not wearing seatbelts and speeding.

They also walked the streets educating people about parking enforcement, crosswalks and pedestrian safety, town officials said.

Authorities said the initiative was funded in part by a grant from the Maryland Highway Safety Office.

"Intoxicated and distracted drivers continue to threaten citizens," Sgt. Matthew Gullion said in a statement. "This grant funding tremendously enhances the Bel Air Police Department’s traffic safety efforts in providing high-visibility enforcement, placing more officers in the areas needed most to reduce crashes and prevent injuries."

Continued Gullion: "We (BAPD) want everyone to get home safely, we want pedestrians to move safely through town, and drivers to get where they are going without incident — it’s that simple."

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