Police issue over 9,000 citations during first wave of Fairfax County's ‘Road Shark' campaign
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. () — Fairfax County's 'Road Shark' campaign is just getting started, and officers have issued over 9,000 citations and warnings within the first wave.
The Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) said that between March 17 and March 23, officers teamed up with the Virginia State Police to enforce traffic laws throughout the county.
During this time, officers and state troopers issued 675 citations for speeding, 22 citations for reckless driving and 205 hands-free citations.
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Additionally, the first wave also resulted in 113 felony charges and 34 people were arrested for intoxicated driving, according to FCPD.
During one instance, officers clocked a driver going 111 mph in a 55 mph zone on the morning of March 23.
In total, 9,320 citations and warnings were issued across Fairfax County during the first wave. This is an increase of more than 3,600 citations compared to the first wave in 2024.
Police noted that the 2025 campaign was designed to increase police visibility, educate drivers to combat aggressive driving, reduce crashes and promote safer roads.
The second wave of the 'Road Shark' campaign will start on April 21.
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