Crime & Safety
Stop Sign Violations, Other Traffic Violations Targeted In Vienna Police Campaign
After a stop sign enforcement campaign last year with hundreds of violations, Vienna Police will again ramp up enforcement.
VIENNA, VA — After Vienna Police found hundreds of violations during a stop sign campaign last year, another campaign is starting.
On Thursday, police announced the traffic safety campaign in the Town of Vienna. Police will be enforcing all traffic laws with a focus on stop sign violations.
The campaign is in response to an increase in violations, according to police. During the last campaign throughout June 2022, officers found 219 stop sign violations and 74 other violations.
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Police remind drivers to stop at stop signs as well as solid or flashing red lights before entering a crosswalk, intersection or stop line. Drivers cited for a stop sign or red light violation can be fined and three demerit points on their driving record. In certain cases, stop sign violations can be counted as reckless driving.
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