Extra patrols in Clearcreek Twp.

Extra patrols will be out for St. Patrick's Day weekend in Clearcreek Twp.

The extra traffic patrols are part of the township police division's effort to make roads safer for residents and visitors. Funding for the extra patrols is coming through the Ohio Traffic Safety Office as part of the township's High Visibility Enforcement Overtime grant.

During February, HVEO patrols resulted in 17 additional citations being issued, according to a township news release.

"Most of the additional citations were for speed and seat belt violations." said Sgt. Wally Stacy, HVEO grant coordinator for the township. "One of the violators was a repeat seatbelt violation, receiving his second under this grant program. Speed and failing to buckle up are two main factors in traffic crashes in the township."

For more information about the program, call Stacy at 937-748-1267.


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