Modesto’s streets are getting a tad safer today, thanks to the concerted efforts of local law enforcement. The Modesto Police Department, in collaboration with neighboring agencies, is deploying its CITE Team to key areas across the city, focusing on traffic safety and ensuring that road users keep to the letter of the law.
School zones are first on the list this morning, as officers work to guarantee the secure arrival of children to their classrooms. A recent social media post by the Modesto Police Department urges drivers to “slow down, watch for pedestrians, and use extra caution during drop-off times.” But the effort does not stop there.
Once the morning school rush subsides, the CITE Team, alongside their partners from the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office, Turlock PD, and Oakdale PD, will expand their scope to various citywide hotspots. Attention will be intensified in the Woodland Neighborhood, particularly looking out for stop sign violations at Rosemore & Chaparral. Moving along, they’ll crack down on distracted driving on Tully Road and keep a vigilant eye out for speedsters cruising down Oakdale Road. Yosemite Blvd will not be ignored either, as it has been a stage for “too many serious incidents” related to pedestrian safety, as noted by the Modesto Police Department…