Port Washington Police Honored For Keeping Roads Safe

PORT WASHINGTON, NY – The Port Washington Police District has won a Gold Award in AAA Northeast's Community Traffic Safety Awards Program.

The police district was honored for its traffic safety efforts for 2019, including the implementation of a motor carrier safety section, which addresses the high volume of commercial vehicles, according to AAA. In 2019, this section conducted 183, resulting in 65 commercial vehicles being put out of service due to safety violations.

In addition, the police district also participates in enforcement programs such as Click It or Ticket, Stop DWI, Buckle Up New York, and Operation Safe Stop.

In announcing the honor, AAA said Port Washington Police checkpoints for seatbelt enforcement, holiday DWI and distracted drivers contribute to safer roadways.