NEWS RELEASE
HUNTSVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT
815 Wheeler Ave.
Huntsville, Alabama 35801
| Henry Reyes Police Chief (256) 427-7001 |
Wendell Johnson Public Safety Media Administrator (256) 427-7043 |
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| Special Operations (256) 427-7157 |
North Precinct (256) 746-4111 |
West Precinct (256) 427-5461 |
South Precinct (256) 213-4503 |
Zero Tolerance Enforcement Campaign in School Zones
Huntsville, Alabama (August 1, 2008) Huntsville Police Chief Henry Reyes
has instructed officers to strictly enforce all posted speed limits and other
traffic laws at public and private school zones. The "Zero Tolerance"
enforcement campaign begins as classes resume Wednesday, August 6, 2008. Chief
Reyes said motorist should allow for extra time and expect traffic delays and
congestion in and around school zones. The Department's Traffic Task Force,
Precinct Officers, School Resource Officers and Public Safety Aides will monitor
traffic and safety issues at 86 school zones across Huntsville and issue
citations for "All" traffic violations.
Chief Reyes said motorist should remember to obey the hand
signals of the Safety Patrol Aides who are working to protect our children and
assist in traffic control. When a driver approaches a Safety Patrol Aide
directing traffic, the front and back of the Aide facing the driver means to
come to a complete "STOP". Drivers should also consider every child walking as
a caution sign. Be aware of all school crossing walks and look out for children
who may jump out from behind parked cars.
Finally, all traffic in both directions should come to a complete "STOP" when a school bus loads and unloads students.