Susanville police receive $43,750 grant for traffic safety

Susanville police will use a $43,750 grant to step up enforcement of speeding, distracted driving and other violations that can lead to serious crashes. The grant will also support public education and officer training through September 2027.

The Susanville Police Department announced the award on November 5th. Police said enforcement will focus on drivers who use handheld phones, fail to yield, run red lights or stop signs, or make unsafe turns or lane changes. Some operations will target driving behaviors that put people walking or biking at risk.

The department also plans to work with neighboring agencies on enforcement and hold community presentations on speeding, distracted and impaired driving, and bicycle and pedestrian safety. The grant will help train officers to recognize and evaluate signs of impairment during traffic stops.

The California Office of Traffic Safety awarded the grant with funding from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Image credit: Susanville Police Department.