Traffic Enforcement Ramps Up During Holiday Season

Troopers from all over New England want to help local drivers stay safe and prevent crashes during the holiday season.

The holidays are upon us, and many residents will be traveling this weekend to see family and friends all across New England. State Police are doing their part to help ensure these visits don't end in tragedy because of impaired or distracted driving. The Massachusetts State Police joined forces with other New England State Police divisions at headquarters in Framingham to explain their C.A.R.E program. Increased patrols this week will be cracking down on impaired/drunk driving, texting while driving and seatbelt law violations, among other things. "We aren't trying to discourage people from going out and enjoying themselves," Massachusetts State Police Col. Timothy P. Alben said. "We just want to make sure they are being safe and …

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POLL: Do you think Route 24 is a dangerous roadway?

Police have stepped up coverage on Route 24 due to several fatal accidents since January.

According to Boston.com, six people have been killed in crashes on Route 24 so far in 2012 compared with five traffic deaths on that highway in all of 2011.  The latest accident involved a Norton man hit and killed a Needham man who was walking along Route 24 on Sunday.  Police have added 11 additional weekend patrols on Route 24 and 195 (another dangerous road) through the end of September. They will run from 8 p.m. Friday to 4 a.m. Saturday, and 8 p.m. Saturday until 4 a.m. Sunday. Normally, only three State Police units are on those roads at those times, according to the report. POLL: Do you think Route 24 is dangerous?  Take our poll and let us know.  Have more to say?  Do you often drive on Route 24?  Have you traveled it in the past…

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Poll: Traffic Enforcement at Medfield Intersections

Will traffic citations at blocked intersections improve traffic flow along Route 109?

Last week, Medfield Police officers were assigned to traffic enforcement detail at the intersection of South and Main Streets as well as North and Main Street to monitor traffic flow and issue citations to motorists blocking the intersections. Over 60 citations, mainly verbal or written, were issued from Oct. 17-20 as Medfield Chief of Police Robert Meaney Jr. works to improve the traffic flow along Route 109 during the evening commute. Meaney said officers will continue to monitor the intersections and it will be the officer’s decision whether to issue a warning or a monetary fine. Meaney added he is also looking into having a traffic study done in the area of the two intersections to see if investing in a different traffic light cycle …

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Medfield Police Addressing Traffic Congestion Along Route 109

Medfield Chief of Police Robert Meaney Jr. said there will be more emphasis on traffic enforcement at major intersections along Route 109 in an effort to reduce congestion.

In an effort to address traffic congestion during the evening commute along Route 109 in town; Medfield Police Chief Robert Meaney Jr. assigned traffic enforcement officers to monitor vehicles blocking the intersections of South and Main Streets as well as North and Main Streets. “The decision was based on the amount of congestion that occurs during the evening commute and that cars blocking the intersections increase the congestion and the level of frustration with drivers,” Meaney said. “Route 109 is a very popular commuter route with congestion increasing each year. This was one way to deal with congestion without spending significant amounts of money.” Meaney said the cost of the traffic enforcement at the two intersections on Route …

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