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Oakley Police Chief Working to Improve Traffic Safety

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With 2013 data showing that the City of Oakley had over 200 reported vehilce accidents with 46 resulting in injuries, Oakley Police Chief Dan Gomez is looking to improve traffic safety within the City.

Earlier this week we made mention in the Oakley Police logs that the Police Department in Oakley has stepped up its traffic enforcement within city limits. Many comments we have received lately is that Oakley has more cops on the streets or we can’t drive anywhere in Oakley without seeing a cop.

Data backs up those statements because between March 11 through March 16, the Oakley Police Department netted 3 DUI’s,  9 Reckless Driving and had 4 Revoked Licenses.

Yesterday, Police Chief Dan Gomez further highlighted the need for improved traffic enforcement while also sharing that more educational information has been posted on the city website to help educate drivers.

Here is a message from Chief Gomez:

In 2013, there were over 200 reported vehicle collisions in the City of Oakley. Thankfully the vast majority were minor, property damage only, collisions. Unfortunately, there were at least 46 reported collisions that resulted in some degree of injury, and one which sadly resulted in a fatality.

While a vehicle collision can be the result of the unanticipated failure of a vehicle component; by and large, collisions are the result of a driver making a poor decision with the corresponding action or inaction resulting in a vehicle collision.

It boils down to plain and simple bad behavior and poor decision making.

Traffic education and traffic enforcement go hand in hand. In an effort to help better educate drivers, we have made available on the City of Oakley website, a link to relevant California Vehicle Code sections.

From the City website, visit the Police Department page and scroll through the “Helpful Materials” list, to find the link labeled “DMV California Vehicle Code.” You will also find links to the California Office of Traffic Safety and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Both sites offer a great deal of statistical data and traffic safety resource material.

Take some time to read through these sites to educate yourself on state traffic laws and informative safety tips. Upon doing so, I believe you’ll be a more informed driver and hopefully aim to also be a safer driver as well.

On the enforcement side of the equation, we are currently evaluating the days, times, and locations of the areas within the city experiencing a significant number of vehicle collisions. Our traffic officers will step up their enforcement efforts in those areas. They will be contacting some drivers and giving them an invitation to appear in Traffic Court. You too can do your part to help enhance traffic safety by practicing defensive driving, avoiding distractions, and remembering that good manners are always in style. Be courteous to other drivers and our roadways will be safe for all.

Chief Dan Gomez

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1 comment

Barbara DuMont Mar 22, 2014 - 7:40 am

Finally–a police chief that gets it.

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