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4 <br /> o s o con roue o promo e an invo ve aw enforcement agencii'-es—'n-tfese-li e'f-saving en eavors are of para moun impo ance <br /> to this statewide program. To this end, LELs are required to host events, attend and conduct meetings, assist County <br /> Coordinators with organizing highway safety campaigns, and encouraging agencies to report activities. <br /> Budget Justification (Provide a detailed explanation of the costs associated with proposed project): <br /> The purpose of radar speed signs is to slow cars down by making drivers aware when they are driving at speeds above the <br /> posted limits. They are used as a traffic calming device in addition to or instead of physical devices such as speed bumps and <br /> rumble strips. Radar speed signs are a proven traffic calming solution to raise the speed awareness of oncoming drivers. Studies <br /> repeatedly show that when alerted by a radar sign, speeders WILL slow down up to 80% of the time. Typical average speed <br /> reductions are 10-20%, and overall compliance with the posted speed limit will increase by 30-60%. These signs also have <br /> onboard cell modems that allow us to access these signs while they are in the field and retrieve data. This is much safer for <br /> personnel that manage these signs as they do not need to physically go out to the sign to retrieve the data.Additional funds to <br /> continue the licenses on these signs is requested. i <br /> In a prior Grant, our agency was granted a golf cart for Impaired Driving Prevention Education. We would like to purchase traffic j <br /> cones to go along with this golf cart so that driving courses may be set up for the participants to navigate while learning about I <br /> the dangers of impaired and distracted driving. As this golf cart will be available to agencies within my region, having these <br /> additional cones would make it easier for these agencies to have a complete set up for their education events. <br /> I <br /> Travel Justification (Provide justification for all travel expenses): <br /> In-state travel and out-of-state funds will be used for travel to perform LEL functions, trainings and responsibilities. Some of the <br /> funds may be used to attend traffic safety conferences and trainings similar to NCGHSP's traffic safety conference, the annual <br /> Lifesaver's national conference, the GHSA annual conference and trainings related to traffic safety enforcement and education. <br /> I <br /> . ll . <br /> Provide the agency's number of sworn officers 105 <br /> Does the agency currently have a dedicated traffic or DWI unit? Yes (`; No ( ; <br /> If a dedicated traffic or DWI unit exists, how many officers are assigned to the unit? <br /> • .•• -• • • • • • M - • e M • e • • • <br /> htt s://connect.ncdot.govIrounicoalitieskaw-Enforcement/Pa es/Law-Enforcement-Re ortin .as x <br /> Overall Fatality Ranking: 46 <br /> Alcohol Fatality Ranking: 43 <br /> Unrestrained Fatality Ranking: 44 <br /> Speed Related Fatalities: 33 <br /> Other Applicable Rankings: (Specify) <br /> •. • • • <br /> NINE <br /> • • • • .• MEN <br /> Year 2019 Occupant Protection Citations 7 DWI Citations 64 Speed Citations 578 <br /> Year 2020 Occupant Protection Citations DWI Citations 73� Speed Citations 560 <br /> Year 2021 Occupant Protection Citations DWI Citations 50 Speed Citations 283 <br /> Goals and Objectives (Provide at least one SMART(Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and Timely) goals and <br /> objectives. For more detailed information see "How to write an effective traffic safety project"located at: <br /> htt s://connect.ncdot. oymunici alities/Law-EnforcementIPa es/Law-Enforcement-Re ortin .as x <br /> Goal #1: Promote highway safety within Region 5 with increased efforts to raise seatbelt use above 90% by September 30, <br /> 2023. Raise the law enforcement agency participation rate in Region 5 from the 2020-2021 average of 87.4% to an <br /> average of 90 % or above reporting in Region 5 by September 30, 2023. <br /> Objectives: - Conduct a minimum of four Law Enforcement County Coordinator(LSCC) meetings to discuss current <br /> highway safety activities, GHSP issues, training opportunities, and legal updates and concerns. <br /> Page 2 of 5 <br />