|  Pennsylvania Aggressive Driving Enforcement and Education ProjectThe Pennsylvania Aggressive Driving Enforcement and Education Project aims to provide education, information and solutions for Pennsylvania´s aggressive driving problem. The partnership is comprised of municipal police departments, the Pennsylvania State Police, PennDOT, the US Department of Transportation and community groups and organizations.  The Area´s first aggressive driving program, Smooth Operator, was launched 1997 by a group of Washington area law enforcement agencies. By 1999, the coalition had grown to include elected officials and representatives from government agencies, private sector organizations and law enforcement agencies from the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia. Pennsylvania piloted Smooth Operator in 2006 and took the program statewide in 2007. Pennsylvania began its own aggressive driving enforcement program in 2009. Currently, more than 400 Pennsylvania police departments participate in year-round enforcement. Nearly 241,000 citations have been written since the program began in our state. Aggressive DrivingIt´s a jungle out there. As traffic increases and lives get busier, it´s no wonder that dangerous driving behaviors are on the rise. Motorists have named aggressive driving "speeding, tailgating, red-light running and other dangerous behaviors" as the number one threat to highway safety. Did You Know? Over 1,000 Pennsylvanians were killed last year in crashes involving aggressive driving. Crashes claimed a total of 1,525 people. Dealing With Aggressive Drivers
 Pennsylvania Aggressive Driving Enforcement and Education ProjectThe Pennsylvania Aggressive Driving Enforcement and Education Project aims to provide education, information and solutions for Pennsylvania´s aggressive driving problem. The Area´s first aggressive driving program, Smooth Operator, was launched 1997 by a group of Washington area law enforcement agencies. By 1999, the coalition had grown to include elected officials and representatives from government agencies, private sector organizations and law enforcement agencies from the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia. Pennsylvania piloted Smooth Operator in 2006 and took the program statewide in 2007. Pennsylvania began its own aggressive driving enforcement program in 2009. Currently, more than 400 Pennsylvania police departments participate in year-round enforcement. Nearly 241,000 citations have been written since the program began in our state. | Aggressive Driving 2010 Wave 1The First Wave of the 2010 Pennsylvania Aggressive Driving Enforcement and Education Project - runs from January 1 - March 31, 2010.
On the ScannerWashington County PDs Receive Trunk SignsPosted By: James Marsh on 20 January | 0 comments  Five Washington County police departments (Washington City, North Franklin Twp, North Strabane Twp, South Strabane Twp, Cecil Twp) received new Vehicle Display Signs at a December 21 press event. The three sided signs can be used for Aggressive Driving Enforcement, Seat Belt Enforcement and DUI Patrol.
 Winter Driving Outreach Area 2The Region 2 AD Coordinators and planning team has set the Wave 1 enforcement period dates - February 10-16, 2010. This time frame is during the Presidents´ Day holiday period. We are notifying all participating Region 2 PDs and requesting that they make an attempt to conduct some type of enforcement during this time period. We are keeping the enforcement theme of “Driving Too Fast for Conditions”. photos AD Enforcement News Story - Robinson TwpPosted By: James Marsh on 15 January | 0 comments  BC affiliate WTAE this story about aggressive driving enforcement in shopping areas of Robinson Township. PennDOT District 9 Safety SummitPosted By: Alan Puccetti on 15 January | 0 comments  The PennDOT District 9 Safety Summit was held on December 16, 2009. Topics included aggressive driving enforcement, school programs, seat belt enforcement, older drivers and road improvements. Area-4-AD-MeetingPosted By: Alan Puccetti on 15 January | 0 comments  An are 4 AD meeting was held at the Punxsutawney Pa. State Police barracks. Pittsburgh Speed Enforcement EventPosted By: James Marsh on 6 January | 0 comments  On December 15, The Pittsburgh PD held an Aggressive Driving detail on Carson Street in Pittsburgh. This area is well known for speeding violations. Media Coverage Area 5 PublicityPosted By: John Conti on 6 January | 0 comments  Region 5 had some good publicity for 2009 Operation Safe Holiday activities. View the attached PDF for press clippings.
Area 5 Survival 101 TrainingsPosted By: John Conti on 22 December | 0 comments  A Survival 101 class was held at the Perseus House School of Excellence in Erie County for 75 students in December. PSP Troopers Greenlee, Brown and Stevic presented the program. Police training to present these programs to students can be scheduled by contacting LEL John Conti. Area 6 AD Overview MeetingsPosted By: James Marsh on 16 December | 0 comments  A roundup of meetings from Area 6 ... Crash LELs Help DepartmentsPosted By: John Conti on 16 December | 0 comments  Crash LELs are helping departments to make the transition from paper to electronic crash reporting. In this photo, Crash LEL Jim Guffey delivers and sets up a new Crash Reporting computer at Sugarcreek PD (Venango Co) while Lt. Ryan Ashbaugh looks on. Vehicle Trunk Display Signs AvailablePosted By: John Conti on 16 December | 0 comments  Officer Kevin Daily of Oil City PD and Chief Matt Carlson of Sugarcreek PD (Venango Co) accept the new vehicle trunk display signs as Region 5 Team Leader Andrea Bierer looks on. Additional vehicle trunk signs are available by contacting your area LEL. Chester County AD Planning MeetingPosted By: Gordon Beck on 9 December | 0 comments  An Aggressive Driving planning meeting was held in Chester County on December 7 at the Chester County COAD. Chester County PDs attened and the speaker was Jeff Bealer, Crash Records LEL for Chester County. Traffic Safety on the RadioPosted By: Robert Webre on 9 December | 0 comments  Larry Weidman (owner/radio personality) & Bob Schaeffer(NCHSN) talk about driving issues monthly on WGRC-Lewisburg. Welcome Area 2 Crash Records LELPosted By: Lindsay Deppen on 9 December | 0 comments  William Herkert, Jr. is the Crash Records Law Enforcement Liaison for Area Two. He is a 30 year law enforcement officer who served in command positions in police agencies in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Mr. Herkert will work with the 18 counties in Area 2 to assist departments and ease the transition to electronic crash records recording. Area 2 AD MeetingsPosted By: Lindsay Deppen on 9 December | 0 comments  A series of Aggressive Driving planning meetings were held this fall throughout Region 2 ... |
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