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A successful, long term traffic
safety program requires more than just police enforcement activities.
Awareness and education play an important part of any successful
program. To that end, the Los Alamitos Police Department utilizes a
Radar Display Trailer on our roadways to increase the awareness of our
many drivers of their actual traveled speed on city streets. Normally
the Radar Display Trailer is either placed next to the posted speed
limit sign, or the speed limit is displayed on a nearby temporary sign.
Driving at an unsafe speed is one
of the leading causes for injury and non-injury traffic collisions in
our city. The basic speed law is defined as, "No person shall
drive a vehicle upon a highway at a speed greater than is reasonable or
prudent with regard for weather, visibility, the traffic on, and the
surface and width of, the highway, and in no event at a speed which
endangers people or property."
Many individuals believe they are
"good drivers" and that they are able to control their
vehicles, even at speeds higher than the posted limit. Others are either
preoccupied by preparing for their day's activities by reading, writing,
shaving, applying make-up, or utilizing mobile phones, etc. These
activities divert a driver’s attention from what they should be doing
-- driving -- and are less aware of their speed and approaching
conditions and dangers.
The large number of collisions in
our city and region speak to these thoughts and activities…. Slow
down, focus your attention on driving, and be a defensive driver!
If you have traffic concerns, or
would like to suggest a location where you believe the Radar Display
Trailer may have an impact on traffic safety, please contact the Police
Department.
The Los Alamitos Police Department
hopes that drivers in our hurried society will take a moment to consider
their driving habits and ensure they are operating their motor vehicles
in compliance with State and local laws… for everyone's safety.
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