The Murrieta Police Department announced today that it has received a $160,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to support its ongoing enforcement and education programs to help reduce the number of serious injuries and deaths on roads within the city. The grant program runs through September 2026.
“We are grateful to receive this grant, which will strengthen our traffic enforcement efforts and improve road safety,” Murrieta Police Sergeant Zach Bradley said. “Through a combination of education and enforcement efforts, our goal is to reduce dangerous driving behaviors, prevent crashes, and make our roads safer for everyone.”
The grant will provide additional programs and resources, including DUI checkpoints and patrols focused on stopping suspected impaired drivers, distracted driving enforcement operations targeting drivers in violation of California’s hands-free cell phone law, enforcement operations focused on dangerous driver behaviors that put the safety of people biking or walking at risk, enforcement operations focused on top violations that cause crashes, collaborative enforcement efforts with neighboring agencies, and officer training and/or recertification.
“Through focused traffic enforcement and education, we’re working toward a future where everyone will be safe on California roads,” OTS Director Stephanie Dougherty said. “By encouraging people to prioritize safety in their daily choices, we are creating a strong road safety culture together.”
Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
