Ramapo, NY – In response to recent pedestrian and bicycle-related motor vehicle crashes, the Ramapo Police Department’s Traffic Safety Unit (TSU) conducted a focused safety initiative today in an area identified as high-risk based on recent incident data.

The department emphasizes that effective traffic safety efforts rely on three foundational pillars: Education, Enforcement, and Accountability.

Education:
Earlier today, officers from the TSU personally distributed 100 pedestrian safety flyers to community members. The goal was to raise awareness and encourage safer behaviors among both pedestrians and cyclists who share the road.

Enforcement:
A targeted enforcement operation took place in the same area. As a result of the operation, officers issued multiple citations, including:

• 3 violations for speeding in a school zone

• 2 for unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle

• 5 for cellphone use while driving

• 2 seatbelt violations

• 2 citations for disobeying traffic control devices

Accountability:
All citations issued during the operation have been forwarded to the appropriate local jurisdictions to ensure legal follow-through. The department underscores that accountability is a critical component of maintaining roadway safety and upholding the law.

“We hear the community’s concerns and are taking action,” said a spokesperson for the Ramapo Police Department. “Today’s operation is part of our broader, ongoing commitment to improving traffic safety for all road users in the Town of Ramapo.”

The Ramapo Police Department encourages residents to stay informed, drive responsibly, and remain alert to help protect the safety of pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists alike.