Morgan Hill Police Gets $90,000 to Fund Traffic Safety, Education Programs

Morgan Hill police gets $90,000 to fund traffic safety, education programs

The Morgan Hill Police Department was awarded a $90,000 state grant to fund traffic safety enforcement and education programs, the police department said.  The money will be dedicated to programs including DUI checkpoints and patrols, hands-free driving enforcement operations, and increased enforcement targeting top traffic violations.  The grant will also fund community presentations on pressing traffic safety issues and recertification trainin…

State grant aims to help MHPD keep roads safe

The Morgan Hill Police Department will use a $90,000 grant from the State of California to pay for more enforcement and education aimed at reducing traffic-related deaths and serious injuries, MHPD said.  The grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety will fund local programs through September 2026.  Specifically, according to MHPD, the grant will fund more DUI checkpoints and patrols focused on impaired driving; distracted driving enfor…