The DeWitt Police and Union Pacific Railroad worked to educate motorists about rail crossing safety-and caught several motorists violating safety rules. ‘Read more’ for details and a link to a complete statement from the DeWitt Police Department
The Iowa Governors Traffic Safety Bureau supported the program held this past week.
During the operation there was a DeWitt Police Office stationed on a locomotive traveling on the tracks in DeWitt activating the crossing signals. The office contacted patrol cars stationed near the crossing if there was a violation.
During the event, the DeWitt Police Offices and Union Pacific Railroad Police issued 12 written warnings for violations of railroad crossing codes. The warnings are designed to document the contact with the officers and provide a chance to educate the motorists.
Link (pdf): UPCareOperation
