Category Archives: Traffic Safety

Revving Up Road Safety in Fairfax County

West Springfield Police District – Starting today, the Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) is kicking off a week of heightened road safety. FCPD Motors and Patrol officers will be participating in a High Visibility Enforcement (HIVE) initiative — a program to deter and change dangerous traffic behaviors on Fairfax County roads – across the county. In addition, this week, community

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FCPD and VSP Take Record ‘Road Sharks’ Off County Roads in Wave 3 of Initiative

Fairfax, VA – Between July 10 and July 16, the Fairfax County Police Department worked in conjunction with the Virginia State Police in completing the third wave of our “Road Shark” campaign within Fairfax County. Road Shark is a high-visibility and coordinated enforcement and education effort implemented to deter aggressive driving, reduce crashes, and change driving behavior. Our Officers and

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Wave Three of Aggressive Driving Crackdown Underway in Fairfax County

Fairfax, VA — This week, the Fairfax County Police Department started its third wave of the successful “Road Shark” campaign in Fairfax County.  Road Shark is a high-visibility and coordinated enforcement and education effort to deter aggressive driving, reduce crashes, and change driving behavior. Our police officers play a crucial role in enforcing traffic laws and ensuring the safety of

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FCPD Announces Successful ’50 Means 50’ Fairfax County Parkway Campaign Results

Between May 8th and May 12th, the Fairfax County Police Department launched the “50 Means 50” campaign to deter dangerous driving behavior on the Fairfax County Parkway. FCPD initiated the “50 Means 50” campaign after an officer was nearly killed during a traffic stop on May 1. A 17-year-old driver was traveling northbound on the Fairfax County Parkway prior to

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Fairfax County Sobriety Checkpoints For The Remainder Of 2023

Fairfax County Police Department – Sobriety checkpoints will be held throughout district stations to help keep the streets safe from impaired drivers. Throughout the year, our Fairfax County DUI squad will host sobriety checkpoints throughout the County. District stations will also host sobriety checkpoints, between the hours are 11 p.m. and 2 a.m. The focus is to recognize those community

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