The Montgomery Police Department has brought back a dedicated motorcycle traffic unit, which was first introduced in 2017 but disbanded since then. The new Motor Safety Unit is already operational and will be a permanent presence on the streets.
According to MPD Chief Jim Graboys, the team of five officers has been active for only a few weeks and has worked nearly 600 crashes during this time. They have also issued over 1,400 moving citations in a 30-day period.
The unit's primary goal is to reduce traffic accidents and promote road safety by enforcing speed limits and issuing tickets when necessary. Chief Graboys emphasized that the officers are not looking to write as many tickets as possible, but rather to encourage drivers to slow down and follow traffic laws.
Background: The Montgomery Police Department has been working on revamping its traffic enforcement strategies in recent years. This move is part of a broader effort to improve road safety in the city.
Note: Further details about the long-term plans for the Motor Safety Unit are not available at this time, as Chief Graboys only mentioned that the unit will be expanded in the coming months.