MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WDNews) — The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) says its “Back to School, Back to Safety” campaign resulted in more than 700 traffic stops across the state as students returned to classrooms.
During the enforcement period, ALEA Troopers conducted 741 stops, issuing 575 citations and 350 warnings. Speeding was the most common violation, with 330 citations and 277 warnings given to drivers exceeding posted speed limits in or near school zones.
“Troopers did an outstanding job throughout Alabama by ensuring visibility and taking enforcement action in critical areas near schools,” ALEA Secretary, Hal Taylor, said. “Their efforts undeniably influenced driver behavior and reinforced the importance of slowing down where it matters most.”
Colonel Jonathan Archer, Director of ALEA’s Department of Public Safety, also stressed the dangers of speeding near schools.
“Speeding near a school is never worth the risk,” Archer said. “School zones are filled with children crossing streets, buses loading and unloading, and staff assisting students. One careless decision behind the wheel can have life-altering consequences. We ask every citizen to make this a priority—slow down and safeguard the future of our children and educators.”
ALEA is encouraging drivers to remain alert, obey posted speed limits, and eliminate distractions when traveling through school zones.
