Dec. 15, 2020
Police
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Chesterfield County Police have completed a traffic enforcement operation on Hull Street Road and several connecting roads.
From Dec. 6 through Dec. 12, additional officers patrolled the area, focusing on speeding, alcohol- and drug-impaired driving and seat belt enforcement. Along with Hull Street Road, officers patrolled connecting roads, including Courthouse Road, Turner Road, Old Hundred Road S., Winterpock Road, Genito Road and others.
The operation resulted in stopping a total of 604 vehicles. Police issued 499 summonses for a variety of traffic-related offenses, including speeding, reckless driving and driving while suspended or revoked. Additionally, officers made two DUI arrests.
Police have investigated 11 traffic deaths in the Hull Street Road corridor this year, and speed, alcohol and lack of seat belt use continue to be leading causes of these deaths. As always, police encourage all motorists to buckle up and drive safely.