Office of Traffic Safety Awards $258,000 Grant to the Fullerton Police Department for Traffic Enforcement Program to Increase Safety on Roads.<\/p>\n
The Fullerton Police Department announced on November 13, 2025, that it has received a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to support its ongoing enforcement and education programs aimed at reducing the number of serious injuries and deaths on the roads. The grant program runs through September 2026.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are grateful to receive this grant, which will strengthen our traffic enforcement efforts and improve road safety,\u201d Fullerton Police Traffic Lieutenant Tim Petropulos said. \u201cThrough a combination of education and enforcement efforts, our goal is to reduce dangerous driving behaviors, prevent crashes, and make our roads safer for everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n
The grant will provide additional programs and resources, including:
\u2022 DUI checkpoints and patrols focused on stopping suspected impaired drivers.
\u2022 High-visibility distracted driving enforcement operations targeting drivers in violation of California\u2019s hands-free cell phone law.
\u2022 Enforcement operations focused on the most dangerous driver behaviors that put the safety of people biking or walking at risk.
\u2022 Enforcement operations focused on top violations that cause crashes: speeding, failure to yield, stop sign and\/or red-light running, and improper turning or lane changes.
\u2022 Community presentations on traffic safety issues such as distracted driving, impaired driving, speeding and bicycle and pedestrian safety.
\u2022 Collaborative enforcement efforts with neighboring agencies.<\/p>\n
\u201cThrough focused traffic enforcement and education, we\u2019re working toward a future where everyone will be safe on California roads,\u201d OTS Director Stephanie Dougherty said. \u201cBy encouraging people to prioritize safety in their daily choices, we are creating a strong road safety culture together.\u201d
Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.<\/p>\n
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