Arlington Police Announce Crack Down on Traffic Violations

A statement from the Arlington Police Department touts its efforts to crack down on traffic violations this spring, in an initiative officers have dubbed “Operation Safe Streets.”

Specifically, police are doubling down their focus on speeding, drivers who disregard traffic signals and stop signs, drivers who endanger pedestrians, distracted motorists, and those with an affinity for texting behind the wheel.

Arlington Police plan to deploy extra officers for the exclusive purpose of monitoring traffic in historically crash-prone areas of town. “Pedestrian decoys” - meaning, police officers posing as civilians using a crosswalk - will also be on the ground to better enforce crosswalk laws.

“Operation Safe Streets represents the bringing together of several highly effective initiatives that the Arlington Police Department has deployed in the past,” said Arlington Chief of Police Frederick Ryan, in a statement. “They are aimed at not just aggressively enforcing the traffic laws but also fostering a culture of safety on Arlington roadways.”