Tuesday, March 26, 2019 4:00 AM
The Crawfordsville Police Department issued 70 traffic citations and made one arrest, also issued 198 warnings during a 24-day traffic-enforcement mobilization. About 230 police agencies increased patrols across Indiana for aggressive and impaired driving.
The overtime traffic enforcement is funded through National Highway Traffic Safety Administration grants administered by the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI).
“As temperatures rise, so do crashes involving impaired and aggressive driving,” said Chief Mike Norman “If you venture out to watch the NCAA Tournament, ride your motorcycle or take your kids on Spring Break, watch for bikes and pedestrians and make sure your plans include a sober, defensive driver.”