Montgomery County Police, along with other law enforcement agencies, are ramping up their efforts to ensure road safety during this holiday season. Assistant Chief David W. McBain of the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) Field Services Bureau and Sidney A. Katz, Montgomery County Council member for District 3, are set to lead a news conference tomorrow at Veterans Park in Rockville to discuss the traffic safety initiative that looks to decrease the number of injury-inducing and fatal collisions in the county.
In an all-day enforcement effort, police officers from various divisions—including the MCPD Traffic Operations Division, Maryland State Police, Rockville City Police, Chevy Chase Village Police, and Gaithersburg Police—will patrol Route 355, monitoring from Western Avenue in D.C. to Route 109 at the Frederick County line. According to the county's press release, they will specifically target aggressive driving, pedestrian safety, distracted driving, seatbelt usage, and impaired driving violations as part of their proactive measures.
As the initiative extends into the night, the focus will shift towards impaired driving enforcement, with the Montgomery County Police - Holiday Alcohol Task Force taking the helm. They will work in high-visibility patrols to combat drunk driving, which traditionally sees an uptick during festive periods. This task force will combine the efforts of officers from the MCPD and allied agencies in assuring that fewer intoxicated drivers are a threat on the roads.
Alongside this enforcement, the initiative will include two pedestrian safety details aimed at educating the public about the importance of pedestrian safety. It was made clear that the goal of the entire operation is to foster a safer environment for all who share the county’s thoroughfares. For those interested in covering this safety campaign, the MCPD's Public Information Division is the point of contact to confirm attendance at the news briefing.
