This week's edition of the Yuma Police Department's on-going traffic safety program, Project Drive Safe! will be at the following location:
| Dates |
1/30/2012 to 2/05/2012 |
| Targeted Roadway: |
24th Street |
| Secondary Roadway: |
Undisclosed |
| Targeted Violations: |
Speed, Following too close, Red Light |
Project Drive Safe! Year to Date Citation Statistics as of 01/23/2012: 414 Citations
Safe Driving Tip: Rear-end collisions exceeded 50,000 during 2007 and 43,000 during 2008 across Arizona, accounting for about 45% of all reported collisions those years.1 A safe following distance in optimal driving conditions is generally considered to be a minimum of 2 seconds. At 35 miles per hour, the average motorist would require about 135 feet (the average length of 2 tractor trailers) to come to a complete stop. Motorist should do their part by maintaining a safe following distance, obeying speed limits, and as always Drive Safe!
On the Web: Roadway construction information, to include traffic restrictions, occurring within the City of Yuma, can be found on the City's website at http://www.YumaAZ.gov/news. Look for the road construction icon.
Source: 1. Arizona Department of Transportation
Recent News
- Criminal Damage (Graffiti)
On Thursday, February 16, 2012 at approximately 12:31 pm, 17 year old Jesus Martinez was arrested at school after being linked to numerous incidents of graffiti. Continued... 2/16/2012
- Project Drive Safe!
This week’s targeted roadway is 32nd Street and the secondary roadway is undisclosed. Project Drive Safe! is a Public Awareness Campaign to encourage our community to drive safe. Continued... 2/16/2012
- One Adult in Custody After Hit & Run
On Wednesday, February 15, 2012, a 78-CRIME call led police to a suspect in the hit-&-run, vehicle versus pedestrian collision that occurred on Sunday, February 11 at 1st Avenue and 16th Street. Continued... 2/16/2012
- Witness Sought in Fatality Collision on 8th St & Avenue B
The investigation revealed John Esperanza, 67 years old of Yuma, was riding a bicycle in the south crosswalk at the intersection at 8th Street and Avenue B and was struck by a 2005 Nissan sedan driven by Irene Pollard, 61 years old of Yuma. Continued... 2/14/2012
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Featured Items
- T.A.G.S.
More than 2,800 reports of graffiti have been received in the last year and it's costing the city $200,000 to clean things up. The Anti-Graffiti Strategy's goal is the overall reduction and fast-as-possible removal of graffiti within the city limits. Continued...
- On-Line Crime Reporting
Quickly and easily report minor crimes that have occurred within the City of Yuma. Continued...
- Accident Reports
Motor vehicle accident reports, written by Yuma Police Department, are available for purchase on-line. Continued...
- Citizen Watch
With your help, the Yuma Police Department can identify, capture and arrest the people responsible for these crimes. Continued...
