Leggett Promotes Back-to-School Pedestrian Safety: Announces Installation of First Pe

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To promote pedestrian safety before 140,000 local children start school on Monday, Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett today announced the installation of the first Montgomery County Police permanent speed camera at Wheaton High School and a stepped up enforcement campaign against drivers who speed, run red lights, and do not stop for school buses. Leggett also presented the first results of the County’s speed camera program near schools since police began issuing citations to speeders in May.

“One of the top priorities of my administration is the prevention of needless pedestrian deaths and injuries, and speed cameras are an important tool in reining in reckless drivers,” said Leggett. “The cameras have confirmed that speeding near neighborhood schools is a very serious problem. As children start school on Monday, I urge everyone to slow down to save lives. For those who don’t, Montgomery County Police will be out in full force near scho ...more


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