FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) — The Fort Wayne Police Department announced it will increase patrols in the coming weeks as part of a statewide effort to crack down on dangerous driving behaviors.
Beginning April 4 through April 13, officers will work overtime shifts focused on identifying drivers who are speeding or violating Indiana’s hands-free driving law. The enforcement effort is being conducted in partnership with the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute through its Comprehensive Highway Injury Reduction Program (CHIRP), which uses federal funding to support traffic safety initiatives.
Officials say the goal is to reduce crashes caused by preventable behaviors…