Fairfax County, VA – May brings a renewed focus on traffic safety across Fairfax County, with initiatives centered on motorcycle awareness, impaired driving prevention, and bicycle safety. As more people take to the roads, trails, and sidewalks this spring, education and enforcement remain key to keeping everyone safe. Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month May is recognized nationwide as Motorcycle Safety Awareness
Read moreFairfax County, VA – As we celebrate Cinco de Mayo today, the Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) urges everyone to prioritize safety and make responsible choices. While it’s a time for celebration, it’s also essential to ensure that our roads remain safe for everyone. Increased Enforcement Our officers will be out in greater numbers throughout the county on Cinco de
Read moreFairfax County, VA– St. Patrick’s Day is a time for celebration, but safety should always come first. The Fairfax County Police Department wants to remind everyone to celebrate responsibly and make smart choices to keep our roads and community safe. Plan Ahead – Don’t Drink and Drive Driving under the influence puts lives at risk. If you plan to drink,
Read moreFairfax County, VA – In July, FCPD officers removed 39 impaired drivers and issued over 650 traffic charges for unsafe driving as part of the Summer Crime Prevention Initiative. This year, the initiative focused on reducing impaired driving and promoting safe driving behaviors throughout Fairfax County. Officers from all eight district stations worked alongside our DWI Enforcement Squad increasing enforcement
Read moreFairfax County, VA – The Fairfax County Police Department is committed to ensuring the safety of our community by conducting sobriety checkpoints across district stations throughout the year. These checkpoints, hosted by our dedicated DUI squad and district stations, will take place between 11 p.m. and 2 a.m. The primary goal is to identify and remove impaired drivers from the
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