Operation Safer Streets shows promise five days in, VCU says

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - VCU said that the first five days of Operation Safer Streets have been a success on campus.

So far, there have been 261 traffic stops and 187 traffic summons. It includes 63 speeding violations, 39 disregarding-highway-sign violations, and 24 red-light violations.

The operation will last 90 days in total. The goal is to remind drivers to slow down and stay alert while driving in the city.