Road Shark Cracks Down: Over 13,500 Citations and Warnings in First Wave

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Fairfax County, VA – The first wave of the Road Shark campaign has concluded with an impressive 13,520 citations and warnings issued across Fairfax County.  

Between April 20 and 26, the Fairfax County Police Department worked in conjunction with the Virginia State Police (VSP) to enforce traffic laws throughout the county. In the first week, officers and troopers issued 781 citations for speeding, 294 citations for reckless driving, and 244 hands-free citations. Additionally, the first wave resulted in 47 arrests for intoxicated driving and the recovery of three stolen vehicles. 

The 2026 Road Shark campaign is designed to increase police visibility, enforce traffic laws, and educate drivers to combat aggressive driving, reduce traffic crashes, and promote safer roadways.

Through diligent efforts, our officers and Virginia State Police troopers play a crucial role in ensuring Fairfax County roads are safer by cracking down on reckless driving.

FCPD officers and our Virginia State Police partners issued over 4,200 more citations and warnings than issued in our first Road Shark wave of 2025.

Wave two of Road Shark will begin on June 8.

For more on this and other traffic safety initiatives, notifications, and results, follow us on X, Facebook, and Instagram at @FairfaxCountyPD.