Crime & Safety

Resident Troopers: Slow Things Down a Bit

Troopers are calling the request, "a public appeal to reduce speed and obey traffic signs."

Resident state troopers are asking local motorists to knock things down a notch. 

Troopers are calling it "a public appeal to reduce speed and obey traffic signs." 

Sgt. Todd Stevens of the resident trooper's office said the request is part of a "greater effort to reduce accidents in town."

From May 1 to July 15 in Tolland, troopers responded to 39 crashes, issued 978 tickets, issued 261 warnings and assisted 101 motorists, according to statistics released by resident state troopers. 

Eight arrests have been made for driving under the influence in that period, Stevens said.

Here is a summary of what safety initiatives troopers are taking: 

• Troopers have initiated high-visibility patrols in "known problem areas."

• Speed trailers have been deployed around town.

• Troopers are employing a "balanced deployment of resources between citizen complaints of perceived problem areas and statistically confirmed areas of high accident frequency."

• Troopers have been "aggressively" participating in a comprehensive DUI enforcement program through grants. 

• An educational campaign is under way regarding traffic safety - including bicycle safety. 

• Troopers have been working with the Tolland Department of Public Works for suggested road improvements to aid in safety and have been working with troopers from the Troop-C barracks to "supplement aggressive preventive patrol in Tolland."  

Trooper Christopher Powers said many people do not realize that the speed limit through Tolland Green is 30 mph before increasing to to 35 mph.


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