Return to Graphic Version

Search Site:

Index

Online Services

Our Government

News and Events

Maps, Facts & Stats

State & Federal

UPDATE: Don't Drive Like a Turkey, Traffic Enforcement Results

Fairfax County Police Department
Public Information Office
4100 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, Va. 22030
703-246-2253. TTY 703-204-2264. Fax 703-246-4253
FCPD-PIO@fairfaxcounty.gov
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/police
News Release: 09/Rt28Nov/tjw/(1)
December 7, 2009                           

UPDATE: Don't Drive Like a Turkey,
Traffic Enforcement Results

            A total of 154 traffic summonses were issued during Sully Police District’s Route 28 Corridor traffic enforcement campaign. Nearly 80 tickets were issued for speeding violations. Thirty-one drivers were stopped for running red lights, defective equipment and failing to pay full time and attention. Traffic summonses were also issued for driving while intoxicated and safety belt violations.

            The majority of speeding and red light violations occurred at the intersection of Route 28 and New Braddock Road, Braddock Road, Machen Road and Lee Highway. The Fairfax County Police Department strives to keep everyone safe on the roadways through traffic safety education and enforcement.

 

Don’t Drive Like a Turkey

            Sully Police District – The Route 28 Corridor historically has had a high number of crashes and traffic incidents such as aggressive driving or driver inattention. On average, 84,000 vehicles travel through the Route 28 Corridor during the course of a weekday.

            Officers of the Sully Police District are using the month of November and the upcoming holidays to educate the public and enforce traffic laws along Route 28 to remind drivers everywhere to be more alert and courteous when driving.

            Sign boards will also be posted along the corridor to encourage safe driving during the holiday season. Some of the intersections along Route 28 where enforcement will be increased include, but are not limited to:

• Braddock Road
• Interstate 66
• Machen Road
• Compton Road

            The Fairfax County Police Department strives to reduce the number of crashes in the county by educating the public on safe driving and strictly enforcing traffic laws.