EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY		CONTACT:	Lt. Malcolm Frederick, 425-556-2570
October 12, 2007

Operation Safe Driver
Aggressive Driving Enforcement

On Monday October 22nd the City of Redmond will be installing new road signs which read “REPORT AGGRESSIVE DRIVING CALL 911.” These signs will be posted on each of the main arterials that lead into the Redmond city limits. The purpose of these signs is to create public awareness about the problem of aggressive driving. The signs are also intended to remind the public to dial 911 when they witness an aggressive driving incident.

In conjunction with the posting of these signs the Redmond Police Department will be implementing a week long aggressive driving enforcement operation entitled Operation Safe Driver. We would like to invite all interested media to visit the Redmond Police Department on Monday October 22nd at 10:00am to view our aggressive driving vehicles and road signs.

Operation Safe Driver is a special enforcement event that will involve the entire RPD Traffic Division. Officers will be driving completely unmarked police vehicles to focus all of their time on stopping aggressive drivers. Enforcement efforts will be focused on those violations that constitute aggressive driving; speeding, unsafe lane change(s), and following too close. In addition, Officers will also be strictly enforcing the use of seatbelts.

Some Facts
Educating the public on the importance of identifying and avoiding aggressive driving behavior is very important to the police department. Aggressive driving leads to assaults, traffic collisions, and sometimes serious injury or death. In April of 2006 aggressive driving was a major contributing factor to the cause of a single motor vehicle fatality collision. It is imperative that the motoring public understand the signs of aggressive drivers and avoid any potential situations.

The police department routinely receives 911 calls from the motoring public regarding “aggressive” or “road rage” type drivers. From January to July of this year the police department has issued over 100 citations for aggressive or negligent driving. We have also sent approximately 115 warning letters to the registered owners of the alleged offender vehicles. The police department is committed to educating the public and enforcing the law to make the roadways safer for the public.

Any questions regarding Operation Safe Driver should be directed to LT Malcolm Frederick. The police department’s newly designed aggressive driving pamphlet is linked below. Be Patient, Be Courteous, Be Safe!!

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