and Lt. James Blanchard
When we think about the many ways that COVID-19 has changed our lives, traffic safety is likely not at the top of the list.
However, throughout the COVID-19 Pandemic, police agencies throughout the state and around the country have limited their interactions with the public to reduce the spread of coronavirus. It has been a challenge to balance limiting the spread of the coronavirus while also enforcing motor vehicle laws. Limited motor vehicle enforcement has likely led to an increase in speeding and other violations, such as distracted driving.
Throughout the 2020 calendar year, the Manchester Police Department conducted a little over 1,000 traffic stops. So far in 2021, MPD has conducted approximately 400 traffic stops.