Sudbury Police Get Traffic Enforcement Grant From State

SUDBURY, MA — Sudbury was one of nearly 200 communities across the state this week to receive funding from the state Municipal Road Safety Grant Program, a pot of money that pays for a variety of traffic enforcement activities.

Sudbury police can use the town's $30,000 grant to pay for extra patrols focused on seatbelt use and crosswalk laws, or to buy equipment like digital speed signs, according to state officials.

"Aggressive and dangerous driving are a threat to every road user. Providing local law enforcement agencies with the resources necessary to enforce traffic laws and educate members of their communities about distracted, impaired and aggressive driving is vital to ensuring the public’s safety," Secretary of Public Safety and Security Terrence Reidy said in a news release.

The state handed out $5.4 million in Municipal Road Safety Program grants this week spread across about 186 cities and towns. The grant funds come from the federal National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.