POMONA, Calif. — In a proactive effort to curb traffic collisions and protect community members navigating city streets on foot, the Pomona Police Department Traffic Unit has officially launched a month-long traffic safety enforcement operation that will run throughout the entire month of September.
The targeted operation will deploy specialized motorcycle officers and patrol units across high-traffic corridors, school zones, commercial plazas, and residential crosswalks throughout Pomona. Law enforcement officials confirmed that officers will be actively monitoring roadway behavior to identify and stop drivers who fail to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians, exceed posted speed limits, run red lights, or drive while distracted by mobile devices. Simultaneously, the enforcement drive will focus on educating and citing pedestrians who make unsafe street crossings or enter roadways against traffic signals.
Targeted Patrols Aim to Reduce Crosswalk Violations and Reckless Driving
The month-long campaign represents a strategic effort by local law enforcement to address recurring traffic safety concerns across the city. By increasing police visibility at major intersections and known pedestrian collision hotspots, the department aims to foster a culture of shared responsibility among motorists and walkers alike.
During the enforcement drive, officers will monitor motorist compliance with California crosswalk laws, which mandate that drivers yield to pedestrians crossing within any marked or unmarked crosswalk at an intersection. Traffic officers will also be deploying specialized enforcement techniques to catch distracted drivers using handheld phones, a leading contributor to suburban pedestrian accidents nationwide.
"Our Motor Officers are responsible for providing a safe flow of vehicle and pedestrian traffic within the City, traffic accident investigation, and reducing traffic collisions through education and enforcement," stated the Pomona Police Department Traffic Services Bureau in an official release detailing their ongoing community safety mission. "The Pomona Police Department is committed to traffic safety, working to reduce injuries and deaths on the road."
In addition to citing motorists for right-of-way infractions, officers will maintain a strict stance against illegal maneuvers, aggressive driving, and unsafe passing near stopped vehicles at pedestrian crossings.
Grant Funding and Community-Focused Traffic Education
The September enforcement push is supported in part by ongoing state traffic safety initiatives and grant funding administered through the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS). These specialized grant funds enable local municipal departments to conduct high-visibility enforcement patrols, specialized DUI checkpoints, and targeted pedestrian safety operations without overextending routine patrol resources.
Law enforcement representatives emphasized that the primary goal of the month-long enforcement drive is not merely issuing citations, but rather preventing serious traffic-related injuries and fatalities through consistent public education and active deterrence.
"We collaborate with the California Office of Traffic Safety through grants to work to reduce injuries and deaths on the road," noted an official spokesperson for the Pomona Police Department. "This funding allows us to educate and enhance the safety of all residents through a variety of traffic safety programs."
Department officials highlighted several essential safety guidelines for both motorists and pedestrians during the September campaign:
- For Drivers: Always slow down when approaching intersections and crosswalks, look for pedestrians before making turns, never pass a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk, and eliminate all smartphone distractions while driving.
- For Pedestrians: Use marked crosswalks whenever available, make direct eye contact with approaching drivers before stepping onto the street, stay visible in low-light conditions by wearing bright or reflective clothing, and avoid walking while impaired or distracted by electronic devices.
What's Next
According to the Pomona Police Department Traffic Services Bureau will continue its heightened traffic enforcement operations across designated city sectors through the end of September. Department officials encourage residents to report persistent traffic safety issues or high-speed driving zones in their neighborhoods directly to the Traffic Bureau.
Future traffic enforcement schedules, community safety updates, and detailed reporting resources are available through official department communications and online city channels.