Aggressive drivers in Chesco to be targeted

CHESTER COUNTY

Aggressive drivers to be targeted

WEST CHESTER More than 340 municipal law enforcement agencies throughout the state, including 13 in Chester County, are joining the Pennsylvania State Police in targeting aggressive drivers in an initiative that runs through Nov. 22.

Municipal police participating in last year's campaign wrote 53,587 citations related to aggressive driving, including 31,150 for speeding, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.

Aggressive behaviors also include tailgating, weaving, racing to beat red lights, and failing to yield to cars that have the right of way.

"The goal is to raise awareness, educate folks, and pull over those that are driving aggressively, and hopefully keep people safe," said Sgt. Rodger Ollis of Coatesville police.

Participating departments in Chester County are Coatesville, East Coventry, East Whiteland, Easttown, Kennett Township, Tredyffrin, Uwchlan, West Brandywine, West Chester, West Goshen, West Whiteland, Westtown-East Goshen, and Willistown. - Michaelle Bond