May 2026 High-Visibility Traffic Enforcement Summary
During May 2026, the South Heidelberg Township Police Department (SHPD) conducted more than 27 focused traffic details. These specific locations were selected based on high complaint volumes and reports of reckless or aggressive driving.
The summary below outlines the SHPD’s efforts to ensure roadway safety across our shared jurisdictions. A comprehensive memo detailing these initiatives has been presented to municipal officials are attached.
May 2026 SHPD officers wrote 45 traffic citations and 26 written warnings.
Enforcement Focus by Jurisdiction
| Jurisdiction | Primary Enforcement Focus Areas |
| South Heidelberg Township | Residential Speed Monitoring & Reckless Driving Deterrence |
| Heidelberg Township | High-Speed Enforcement & Occupant Protection (Seat Belts) |
| Robesonia Borough | Pedestrian Safety & Crosswalk Compliance |
| Wernersville Borough | Pedestrian/Motorist Safety, LPR (License Plate Reader) Implementation & School Bus Safety |
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) recently announced that the number of traffic fatalities decreased from 1,127 in 2024 to 1,047 in 2025. This is the lowest since record keeping began in 1928 and 80 less than 2024. Achieving a reduction like this is not possible without reducing high risk driving behavior through traffic enforcement.
Driver behavior is the leading factor in 83 percent of the fatal crashes that occur annually on Pennsylvania roadways. These behaviors include impaired, distracted, and aggressive driving.
Some of the High-Visibility Traffic Enforcement details were paid for through grant funding provided by the Highway Safety Network and PennDOT. HVTE is a strategy designed to change dangerous driving behaviors and save lives.
SHPD remains committed to keeping our community's roads safe for drivers, passengers, and pedestrians alike.
