Fairfax County, VA – The Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD), in partnership with the Virginia State Police (VSP), is launching the 2026 Road Shark campaign, a continued effort to reduce dangerous driving behaviors and make Fairfax County’s roads safer for everyone. Since its introduction in 1999, Road Shark has remained one of the department’s longest-running traffic safety initiatives. The program
Read moreFairfax County, VA – As warmer weather arrives and more people travel throughout the region, the Fairfax County Police Department’s Traffic Safety Division is highlighting several traffic safety initiatives taking place in April. These efforts focus on reducing crashes, preventing deaths and serious injuries, and improving safety for everyone who travels Fairfax County roadways. This month, officers will focus enforcement
Read moreFairfax County, VA – The Fairfax County Police Department has concluded the 2025 “Road Shark” campaign, issuing nearly 50,000 citations and warnings to dangerous drivers on Fairfax County roadways over the last five waves. This represents a 43% increase from 2024, when officers issued approximately 35,000 citations and warnings. During the final wave, conducted from October 13 through October 19, officers
Read moreFairfax County, VA – As we approach the end of 2025, the Fairfax County Police Department remains committed to reducing crashes and improving roadway safety for everyone who lives, works, and travels in our community. Throughout October, officers are participating in several state and national campaigns focused on protecting pedestrians, teen drivers, and school children while maintaining strong enforcement to
Read moreFairfax County, VA – Wave 4 of the Fairfax County Police Department’s Road Shark traffic safety campaign concluded with strong results. In partnership with the Virginia State Police, this high-visibility effort continues to crack down on aggressive driving, promote safer roads, and prevent crashes. Between August 4 and August 10, officers issued more than 12,700 citations and warnings, to include over
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