Police to Blitz State Road 49 with Extra Patrols

Warning Violators to be Issued Citations

police-memorial-2014-twoValparaiso Police will be increasing patrols along State Road 49 searching for motorists that disregard automatic traffic signals, speed or are driving in an aggressive manner.

High visible, aggressive patrols will be present throughout the day and evening hours. The patrols will include off duty officers working many of the patrols. Motorists observed disregarding the automatic signal or driving aggressively will be issued citations.

Reminder to all motorists the posted speed limit on State Road 49 (throughout the city limits) is 55 mph.

The extra patrols will be funded through the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) and the Governor's Council on Impaired & Dangerous Driving.