Border to Border
2002
Border to Border Initiative Successful
– by Maggie
Haley, VACP Traffic Safety Specialist
Border
to Border was an enforcement initiative that coordinated
Virginia law enforcement agencies
with those of bordering states to promote safe driving
prior to the Labor Day holiday.
This
year Border to Border, coordinated by the Virginia Association
of Chiefs of Police and the DMV Community Traffic Safety
Program, was held on August 29th prior to the long weekend.
This event marked the 6th year Virginia had undertaken
this type of enforcement initiative. The first effort began
with Virginia and North Carolina in 1997 and proved very
successful. This year, Virginia combined with West Virginia,
Maryland, Kentucky and North Carolina for this initiative.
At
the checkpoint sites, motorists were reminded to buckle
up and have their children in properly installed restraints
and the commercial truck drivers were checked to ensure
they were transporting their loads safely and securely.
During
the 3-hour checkpoint, 140 law enforcement personnel from
43 departments set up at 16 checkpoints. They reported
the following citations issued:
- 43
Speeding
- 1
Reckless Driving
- 7
Child Safety Seat Violations
- 26
Child Safety Belt Violations
- 81
Safety Seats checked for proper installation
- 103
Safety Belt Violations
- 123
Other traffic violations
- 41
Commercial Motor Vehicle Equipment Violations
- 4
Commercial Motor Vehicle Overweight
- 17
# of trucks removed from service
- 17
Criminal Offenses
Of
special interest, 2 vehicle loads of immigrants were detained
and checked for proper identification. One was arrested
for a false license and false reporting to police. Also,
a check by the NCIC resulted in another individual arrested
for outstanding felony warrants.
Conducting
these types of traffic stops enhance the safety of the
motoring public. The Border to Border demonstrated to the
public that highway safety doesn’t stop at the borders.
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