Wayland Police will participate in Route 20 traffic enforcement program. How it works
Wayland Police Chief Ed Burman told the Daily News that the department will participate in the Highway 20 Speed Enforcement Project on Wednesday, July 16.
'It's a big enforcement day along Route 20 in 12 states, and it's designed to target speeders,' Burman said.
This is the fourth mobilization this year — there are future events on Sept. 17 and Nov. 19. Wayland has been a participant for two years.
The program was created by the Iowa State Patrol. It's designed to be a collaborative effort between local and state police to help promote traffic safety and reduce crashes on the often-busy Route 20.
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Burman said he plans on having a patrol cruiser specifically working on Route 20 on July 16, targeting speeders. The Massachusetts State Police also plan on having extra patrols in several communities.
Burman pointed out that Route 20 is a busy road in town and the site of many crashes, some serious. Burman said the amount of time the officer patrols Route 20 on Wednesday will be determined by how busy it is that day.
'It's a big cut-through for a lot of drivers,' said Burman. 'By upping the enforcement, hopefully it help reduces the number of crashes we have.'
Norman Miller can be reached at 508-626-3823 or nmiller@wickedlocal.com. For up-to-date public safety information, follow him on X @Norman_MillerMW or on Facebook at facebook.com/NormanMillerCrime.
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