The department’s radar devices are in the process of being recertified by the Georgia Department of Transportation, according to police chief DJ Flores.
FORT VALLEY, Ga. — The Fort Valley Police Department will be dismissing all traffic stops via radar device from Jan. 1, 2024 through July, according to Fort Valley Police Chief DJ Flores.
Flores says he issued the decision after realizing the certification for the radars expired on Dec. 31, 2023.
All current radar devices are unusable, according to Flores. As such, all personal police vehicles have been instructed to turn off their radar.
Flores says they will not be using any speed traffic devices until recertification is complete.
“We will still patrol,” he said. “Officers still have to be out for prevention and education.”
Radar certification must be completed every three years. Flores says the recertification is in process, and is being reviewed by the Georgia Department of Transportation. It’s unclear what the timeline is for GDOT to recertify the cameras.
In the meantime, Flores says officers will be using their best judgment to determine whether a traffic citation is necessary.
If anyone has received a ticket from the past seven months, Flores says they should contact the Fort Valley Police Department.
13WMAZ+
Get more news and information from 13WMAZ by downloading our 13WMAZ+ app on our Roku and Amazon Fire Stick devices.
This allows you to watch more 13WMAZ on-demand and access your favorite 13WMAZ shows like Central Georgia Focus and our Summer Safety Guide.
RELATED: Bibb County Sheriff’s office arrests 2nd person in Bloomfield shooting, per report
RELATED: 1 in 7 Central Georgians is food insecure | How this local food bank is battling food insecurity
RELATED: Community rallies behind Georgia boy mauled by dogs, showing support with surprise back-to-school event
Source link
