Salisbury Police Department efforts to stem dangerous aggressive driving through enforcement details seem to be paying off in safer roads for township residents and visitors to the municipality.

"Our crash data shows that during the period of this special aggressive driving project, crash levels dropped an incredible 36 percent on our targeted roadways," Senior Patrol Officer Bryan Losagio said. "This means 36 percent less potential deaths or injuries during this special enforcement project.

"We believe we have sent a clear message to motorists that Salisbury Township Police officers were out there and were writing aggressive driving citations. We also believe through a very visible police presence, and through our local media, we deterred many would-be unsafe drivers," Losagio said.

The Salisbury Township Police Department has participated in a special aggressive driving project during the first half of the year, which began in February and ended in the first week of July.

Officers targeted aggressive driving in the area of Emmaus Avenue, East Susquehanna Street and Broadway.

With a zero tolerance policy for aggressive driving violations and seatbelt use the police accomplished the following.

Two hundred and fifty traffic stops netted 311 citations: 250 for speeding violations; 114 suspended driver licenses; 34 crosswalk violations: two careless driving citations: eight vehicle impoundment violations; and nearly 140 other violations. Three drivers were taken into custody.

"We will continue to target aggressive and unsafe drivers in our township," Losagio said.

"Our department does not tolerate drivers who feel they can drive at whatever speed they wish, tailgate other vehicles, ignore crosswalks, illegally pass other vehicles and who have no regard for the safety of others.

"In the near future another wave of enforcement will begin, which will aid us in our continuing efforts to combat unsafe aggressive driving behaviors," Salisbury Police Chief Allen Stiles said.