Summary: Operation Slow Down, the Willow Park Police Department's next enforcement wave started 14 July and ends 30 July 2023. Willow Park Police will have extra resources along I20 and service road from Mikus Road/FM5 to Tricia Trail. SLOW DOWN OR PAY UP. Note: WPPD has a free car seat check program.
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Operation Slow Down, Willow Park Police Enforcement Wave
Friday, 14 July to Sunday, 30 July 2023
SLOW DOWN OR PAY UP.
Operation Slow Down, the Willow Park Police Department's next enforcement wave started 14 July and ends 30 July 2023. Willow Park Police will have extra resources along I20 and service road from Mikus Road/FM5 to to Tricia Trail. (Map below.)
• Operation Slow Down / TxDOT > Be Safe. Drive Smart. - Drive a Safe Speed
• Speed remains top contributing factor in Texas crashes, TxDOT, 18 July 2023
• Willow Park Police Department Facebook, 12 July 2023 Excerpt. Speed is the number one factor in roadway crashes in Texas, causing one out of every three traffic deaths. In 2021, more than 163,000 crashes in Texas involved speed, resulting in 6,493 serious injuries and 1,532 fatalities, up 8% from the previous year.
• Willow Park Civics Blog > Click It or Ticket and Operation Slow Down, WP Police cruising for trouble. 12 April 2023, Info on STEP grant from TxDOT
During the enforcement wave of July 14 – July 30, 2023, Willow Park Police will use extra resources enforcing the Operation Slow Down program.
The purpose of this grant is success in the following:
Increase enforcement of traffic safety-related laws to reduce fatal and serious injury crashes.
Conduct high-visibility saturation patrols within the Enforcement Zone(s)
Perform media campaigns and community education events.
Increase enforcement of traffic safety-related laws regarding speed.
Enforcement Zone for Operation Slow Down Enforcement Wave July 14 – July 30, 2023
Heads up parents and grandparents, the Willow Park Police Department has two (2) certified Child Passenger Safety (CPS) technicians, who will teach you how to restrain your child safely in an automobile.
Call the Willow Park Police Deptartment (817) 441-9747.
Willow Park Police free car seat check program. Willow Park Police Facebook 19 April, 2023
We want to remind everyone our department has 2 certified CPST's (Child Passenger Safety Technician).
What does a CPST do? Techs make sure your child's seat is installed correctly and the proper seat for that child, not expired or damaged, while helping to educate the importance of using child restraint systems and seat belts at all times. This program can also assist you with a new car seat, if you cannot afford one or need a new one (this must be confirmed before attending an event to ensure your seat is on location).
Contact Sgt Ramirez to schedule an appointment time with her or Cpl. Wolfe to assist you.
TxDOT > Child Passenger Safety
Texas Dept of Public Safety > Child Passenger Safety Information
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