Increased Law Enforcement Planned For Peninsula

BURLINGAME, CA -- Officers from various agencies throughout San Mateo County will increase enforcement Wednesday in an effort to increase traffic and safety awareness in known troubled spots. The operation, known as Saturation Traffic Enforcement Program, will focus on seatbelt violations that occur in the Peninsula from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The San Mateo County Police Chiefs and Sheriff Association are working together to collectively focus on reducing the number of injuries and traffic collisions throughout San Mateo County. Redwood City and Woodside residents may notice that there are police officers from throughout San Mateo County enforcing safety violations, in their respective communities, officials said in an announcement.

In 2016, there were 10,428 unbuckled passenger vehicle occupants killed in crashes in the United States. The national seat belt use rate is at 87 percent, officials said.

“The law enforcement community in San Mateo County encourages the use of seatbelts. The simple
and quick task of using your seatbelt can prevent injuries and save lives.” said Burlingame’s Chief of
Police Eric Wollman.

This is the fifth deployment in a number of planned multi-agency saturation deployments scheduled to
be performed throughout San Mateo County in 2018.

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