North Buffalo Enforces Traffic Laws

The North Buffalo Police Department reported multiple arrests as a result of the “Buckle-Up PA” grant awarded to state and local law enforcement agencies to enforce seat belt laws and target aggressive drivers.

Special enforcement teams worked throughout the township from November 19 through December 3.

North Buffalo Police set up ENRADD radar in various locations throughout the township that resulted in 55 speeding citations. One Ohio driver was clocked doing 74 mph in a 35 mph speed zone. Another 8 drivers were given warnings and 41 drivers were cited for not wearing seatbelts.

In addition, four drivers were found to be driving while intoxicated. One driver was traveling to work in the afternoon and found to be intoxicated when stopped.

Other violators included: four vehicles did not have current registration; one driver had no insurance; four individuals were driving without a current driver’s license; three vehicles were cited for equipment violations; two drivers were cited for driving at unsafe speeds, two drivers were stopped for careless driving; and three other drivers were cited for other traffic offenses.

Also during the same period, two persons were arrested for public drunkenness, five arrests for disorderly conduct, and four individuals were arrested on drug-related offenses.

There will be more targeted enforcement dates scheduled throughout the holiday seasons at their discretion.