NCSO Speed Enforcement Media Release

SHERIFF M.E.EMBREY

NELSON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release                                                                                                                       Issue Date: August 30, 2024

Nelson County, VA- In response to a troubling increase in motor vehicle accidents resulting in serious injuries and fatalities from traffic-related violations where speed has been a factor, the Nelson County Sheriffs Office has forged a strong partnership with the Nelson County Commonwealth Attorney’s Office, in collaboration to curb this dangerous trend and make our roads safer for all motorists.

Speeding is not only a violation of the law; it is a direct threat to the lives of everyone in our community. Accidents involving speeding are absolutely preventable. We each have a responsibility to adhere to posted speed limits in an effort to protect each other.

The partnership between our Offices will enforce stricter consequences for speeding violations, and any other traffic-related violation that is a direct contributor to motor vehicle accidents. This collective effort is designed to send a clear message: If speed limits on Nelson County highways are not followed, violators can expect enhanced enforcement and more severe penalties. We are working together to reduce speed-related incidents and save lives.

The Nelson County Sheriffs Office and the Office of the Commonwealth Attorney urge all residents and visitors to slow down, follow speed limits, and help prevent unnecessary tragedies on our highways.

Together, we can create a safer, stronger community by making responsible choices behind the wheel. Let’s all do our part to protect the lives of our neighbors and loved ones, as every effort counts.

MEDIA CONTACT: SHERIFF MARK EMBREY

P.O. Box 36, 84 COURTHOUSE SQUARE, LOVINGSTON, VIRGINIA 22949 DEPARTMENT PHONE#: 434.263. 7050