“We are grateful to be awarded this grant funding through the Ohio Traffic Safety Office,” SPD Chief Allison Elliott said in a release. “This funding will enable us to carry out data-driven enforcement initiatives while increasing our visibility throughout the community, making Springfield streets safer for everyone.”
Springfield saw an increased Ohio State Highway Patrol presence starting in September, after city officials struggled to deal with repeated complaints of reckless driving and driving without a license, with many, but far from all, stemming from new Haitian immigrants who are inexperienced drivers.
OSHP officials and Gov. Mike DeWine have expressed concerns related to Ohio’s driving laws, which allow any adult to take the driver’s test without training.
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