The goal of the Oxford Police Department’s new traffic safety initiative is to create a safer driving environment for students, parents, residents, and bus drivers traveling through the Oxford School District. This program aims to enhance safety in school zones and reduce speeding violations within the community.
Program Implementation
The program will be launched during the week of January 4, 2025, with officers stationed in school zones along Sisk Avenue and Bramlett Blvd. Officers will be present during school zone hours, 7-9 am and 2-4 pm, monitoring vehicle speeds and enforcing traffic laws.
Week 1: Initial Enforcement and Warning Citations
During the first week, officers will conduct radar speed checks and stop vehicles traveling more than 10 MPH over the posted speed limit. Drivers exceeding the speed limit by this margin will receive a warning citation for speeding. Officers will also address any additional violations discovered during the traffic stop, following standard procedures.
Subsequent Weeks: Use of Speed Enforcement Technology
After the first week, officers will continue monitoring traffic in the same areas and during the same time periods, using speed enforcement technology equipped with cameras to identify vehicles exceeding the speed limit by more than 10 MPH. Speeding drivers will not be pulled over; instead, they will receive a citation by mail. This citation will be an official City of Oxford speeding ticket, and recipients will have the same due process rights as those who are stopped by an officer. However, this program offers additional options for resolving citations that are not typically available with traditional traffic citations.
Objective
The Oxford Police Department will prioritize the consistent collection of speed data in these zones to ensure impartial enforcement and avoid selective policing. This program aims to improve overall compliance with traffic laws and promote the safety of all individuals within the Oxford School District. For more information or questions about the program, please contact the Oxford Police Department, 662-232-2400.
