DEARBORN HEIGHTS — On Monday, July 29, officers of the Dearborn Heights Police Department (DHPD) began increasing patrols along Ford Road (M-53), in a concentrated effort to curb excessive speeding and other unsafe driving habits. 

“We have experienced a number of serious accidents along Ford Road over the past few months that, sadly, have involved both serious injuries and some fatalities” explained DHPD Traffic Bureau Sergeant Al Nason. “Most were the result of excessive speed and other unsafe driving practices and were completely avoidable. We are giving the public fair warning – from now on, if you’re driving in Dearborn Heights – particularly along Ford Road – you had better obey the traffic laws.”

The crackdown will involve increased patrols by both the Department’s regular patrolmen and “undercover” officers in unmarked cars. In addition to excessive speeding, they will also be watching for motorists who display other unsafe driving habits, including texting, excessive lane changing and tailgating.