December Newsletter

GOVERNMENT
SAY NO TO ‘PUFFERS’
Never leave your vehicle running while
unattended even for a quick stop or to
warm up your car during the winter
season. Not only is it illegal to leave
your car running unattended, it creates
an easy opportunity for thieves to steal
your car.
KEYS
Be smart with your car keys.
Carelessness with vehicle keys is the
cause of more than 50 percent of all
automobile thefts. An unlocked
vehicle is easy to get into and get
away with. It’s even easier when the
keys are left in the vehicle. Don’t
keep the spare set hidden in your
vehicle. Experienced thieves learn
where spare keys are most likely to be
hidden.
PARKING
Most cars are stolen while they are left
unattended. Protect your car by
exercising caution as you park. When
selecting a spot, look for areas that are
well lit, depriving potential thieves of
the cover of darkness. When possible,
park in attended lots, or in areas of
high foot traffic; a car that’s
surrounded by witnesses is less likely
to be stolen. Always double-check to
make sure that all windows have been
closed and all doors properly locked. If
you have a home garage, use it.
AVOID LEAVING ANY
VALUABLES IN SIGHT
Do not leave accessories, valuables or
personal documents in your vehicle.
Insurance cards, registration and title
can provide personal information to
criminals for other uses.
ALARMS AND SECURITY
An audible car alarm is a simple yet
effective way to ward off most crooks.
If you do utilize an alarm system, bear
in mind that the warning decals that
come with it may be just as effective a
deterrent. Most of the criminals that
would flee at the sound of an alarm
will pass your vehicle by completely if
they know about the alarm
beforehand.
For more information, please call the
Greenwood Village Police Department
at 303-773-2525. GV
PHOTO RED LIGHT IN
GREENWOOD VILLAGE
FOUR INTERSECTIONS
ACTIVATED
In an effort to manage traffic safety concerns,
create safer roadways and prevent injuries
Greenwood Village utilizes photo red light
systems. The intersections include: Orchard
Road and Quebec Street; Belleview Avenue and
Quebec Street; Yosemite Street and Arapahoe
Road; and Belleview Avenue and Dayton Street.
All four intersections were selected for
placement of photo red light systems based on
accident history, complaints of aggressive
driving and traffic signal violations. The photo
red light systems were installed to also help improve the
safety environment for pedestrians who utilize the crosswalks
at these intersections.
At all the photo red light intersections the photo red light
system will be activated for any vehicle that travels through a
red light. A photo red light camera will only photograph
those vehicles that enter the intersection after the light
turns red or fail to make a complete stop before turning
right on a red signal. A picture of the license plate and
image of the driver is captured and electronically sent to the
Greenwood Village Police Department for an officer to
review. An officer will validate or reject a violation through
reviewing images captured on video footage. When a
violation is validated a summons and complaint will be
issued by mail to the registered owner of the vehicle.
Photo red light systems are one of the Village’s efforts to
reduce traffic accidents and improve safety. Other methods
include education, engineering, and enforcement such as
increased visibility of police officers to change poor driving
behaviors.
For more information, please call Sergeant Scott Jones, at
303-486-8245 or email sjones@greenwoodvillage.com.
For questions regarding a photo red light violation, please
contact the Village Municipal Court at 303-773-6033. GV
DECEMBER 2018 | GV NEWSLETTER PG. 11