24 February, 2010

MOBILE RADAR LOCATIONS DEPLOYED CITYWIDE

SIX NEW MOBILE RADAR LOCATIONS DEPLOYED CITYWIDE
Earlier this week, the Metropolitan Police Department announced the deployment of six
new photo enforced mobile radar locations beginning Friday, February 12, 2010.
“On the heels of two years in a row of record low traffic fatalities in the city, we intend to
continue our commitment to public safety through the use of technology,” said Police Chief
Cathy L. Lanier.
The deployment locations for the Mobile Radar Units will continue to be at sites with
the highest number of crashes and injuries, calls for police service, and high speed volume.
MPD also considered recommendations or requests from the Department of Transportation,
Advisory Neighborhood Commissions and civic or citizen associations.
During the 30-day educational phase begins, which begins today, all violators will receive
warning citations. On March 13, 2010, MPD will begin issuing live citations to violating
motorists.
The MPD currently has 10 fixed photo radar cameras and 12 mobile camera units. The
new mobile camera unit locations include the following locations in the First, Second, Fourth
and Fifth Police Districts:
• 1800 block of C Street NE 1D
• 3500 block of Massachusetts Avenue NW 2D
• 5800 block of New Hampshire Avenue NE 4D
• 5900 block of New Hampshire Avenue NE 4D
• 300 block of Rock Creek Church Road NW 4D
•1100 block of Michigan Avenue NE

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