Addison, Texas (March 3, 2006) - The Addison Police Department,
Texas Department of Public Safety (TxDPS) and the Texas Department
of Transportation (TxDOT) are working together to decrease automobile
accidents, fatalities and injuries.

Selective Traffic Enforcement Programs (STEPs) are grants provided by
TxDOT to law enforcement agencies to enforce traffic safety laws such as
Speed and safety belt use.

The Addison Police Department has received a STEP grant allowing officers
to focus additional efforts on speeding and seat belt usage in order to reduce fatalities,
accidents and crashes within Addison.

“It is a proven fact – as well as common sense – that using seat belts and
driving the speed limit save lives and prevent injuries,” says interim Addison Police
Chief Ron Davis. “The STEP grant allows our officers to focus added
time and attention to enforce these basic traffic laws, keeping the people in
Addison safer.”