The California Office of Traffic Safety awarded the Modesto Police Department a $485,000 grant to enhance traffic enforcement through September 2026, targeting issues like DUIs, distracted driving, and dangerous behaviors that threaten cyclists and pedestrians. “We are grateful to receive this grant, which will strengthen our traffic enforcement efforts and improve road safety,” said Sergeant Darien Wilson, as reported by the Modesto Police Department.
The funding will support high-visibility operations, community presentations, and officer training programs, including recertifications and advanced impaired driving education. Enforcement efforts will focus on common crash contributors such as speeding, red-light running, failure to yield, and repeat DUI offenders, as stated by the Modesto Police Department.
The focus is on making roads safer in California. "Through focused traffic enforcement and education, we’re working toward a future where everyone will be safe on California roads," said OTS Director Stephanie Dougherty, according to the Modesto Police Department on their Facebook page. The initiative also involves working with nearby agencies to enforce traffic laws and share safety information.
