CLEAR LAKE – Area law enforcement agencies have scheduled a multi-jurisdictional traffic safety project for the evening of Thursday, September 7, 2017. Officers in Cerro Gordo County will be patrolling the central part of the county around Highway 18 and 122. They will be focusing on distracted driving, impaired drivers, and seat belt usage.
Motorists should always drive safely, without distractions, and designate a sober driver prior to visiting an event with alcohol. In addition, all occupants are reminded to buckle up. Seat belt usage improves chances of survival in the event of a crash.
Officers will out be enforcing all observed traffic violations in an effort to promote safety on Iowa’s roads.
The participating agencies are:
Cerro Gordo Sheriff’s Office
Clear Lake Police Department
Iowa Department of Transportation – Motor Vehicle Enforcement
Iowa State Patrol
Mason City Police Department
Portions of the project will be funded through a grant from the Iowa Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB).