The Peoria Police Department is set to bolster traffic enforcement and education within the city limits, aided by a generous grant from the Governor's Office of Highway Safety. With an infusion of $169,720, officers will be cracking down on speed demons, red-light runners, and DUI offenders in an effort to curb traffic-related mishaps and enhance safety for all, as reported by PeoriaAZ.gov.
With extra traffic patrols funded by the grant, the initiative targets aggressive and distracted driving and supports community education on road safety. Part of the funding is dedicated to combating impaired driving throughout Arizona.
Residents will notice increased patrols near schools, school bus stops, and bike paths. The grant also supports education programs that teach traffic laws and safe practices.
The department’s Bicycle Safety Partnership teaches children traffic rules through classroom sessions and Bicycle Safety Rodeos across Peoria, aiming to promote safe habits from an early age.
The grant allows Peoria Police to expand patrols and provide overtime for officers to focus on traffic violation hotspots, helping ensure safer streets for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians.
