Road Shark Wave 2 Hooks Unsafe Drivers

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Fairfax County, VA – Wave 2 of the Fairfax County Police Department’s Road Shark traffic safety campaign concluded on June 14 after a week of focused enforcement efforts across Fairfax County. Conducted in partnership with the Virginia State Police (VSP), the high-visibility initiative targets speeding, reckless driving, distracted driving, and other unsafe behaviors to improve roadway safety.

Fairfax County Police Department vehicles lined up during a nighttime Road Shark traffic safety enforcement operation.

Between June 8 and June 14, officers issued 11,791 citations and warnings, including 5,740 citations and 6,051 warnings. For comparison, more than 8,250 citations and warnings were issued during Wave 2 of the 2025 campaign. These results highlight the continued importance of traffic safety and driver accountability across Fairfax County.

The Road Shark campaign emphasizes coordinated, strategic enforcement efforts to deter dangerous driving. With increased patrols and visibility, FCPD police officers and VSP troopers are working to change driver behavior, improve public safety, and protect lives on our roads.

Bar Chart comparing Road Shark citations and warnings: 8,250 during Wave 2 in 2025 and 11,791 during Wave in 2026.

Road Shark remains a key part of the Department’s ongoing commitment to traffic safety and crash reduction efforts throughout Fairfax County.

Wave 3 of the Road Shark kicks off on August 10, 2026.

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