Focused Pedestrian Safety Enforcement Efforts Result in Multiple Arrests and Citations

The Anchorage Police Department has concluded its focused pedestrian safety enforcement campaign funded through a grant from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Alaska Highway Safety Office (AHSO).

Between April 20 and May 17, officers worked nearly 500 hours conducting high-visibility enforcement focused on dangerous driving and unsafe pedestrian behaviors along Anchorage roadways known for collisions involving vehicles.

During the operation, officers conducted 661 traffic stops and issued 677 citations, including:

  • 272 speeding violations

  • 54 illegal window tint violations

  • 51 no proof of insurance violations

  • 34 red light violations

  • 6 racing-related violations

Enforcement efforts resulted in:

  • 8 DUI/OUI arrests

  • 1 reckless driving arrest

  • 6 arrests for pedestrian interference

  • 8 additional arrests for other offenses

Officers also contacted 25 drivers who were unlicensed or driving while suspended, revoked, or canceled and impounded 17 vehicles. In addition, officers issued 18 pedestrian-related citations for unsafe roadway behavior, including crossing against traffic signals and walking in the roadway where sidewalks were available.

These focused enforcement efforts are aimed at improving safety for everyone using Anchorage roadways. The campaign combined enforcement with education to encourage safer decisions by both drivers and pedestrians.

As this campaign concludes, APD’s traffic safety focus now shifts to occupant protection as APD joins agencies across Alaska and nationwide in the NHTSA “Click It or Ticket” campaign, reminding motorists that seat belts save lives.

 

News & Alerts, Law Enforcement ActionsGina Romero