DESPP corrects traffic enforcement numbers, remains committed to safer roads NBC Connecticut [Video]

The Department of Emergency Services and Public protection self-corrected traffic stop data released October 9^th in a press conference. The discrepancy was tens of thousands of traffic stops off when numbers so far this year were compared to total numbers last year. Roughly a 160% increase.

The number reported was just over 26,000 traffic stops for 2023, and over 68,000 so far in 2024. They credited an increased emphasis on enforcement for the increase.

Wednesday, in a press release they said there was a software error in the collection process, leading to the discrepancy. The actual number for 2023 was 95,781.

With the updated number, the state is now more in line this year with the 2023 data instead of far and away ahead, though Connecticut State Police have indicated they continue to increase enforcement efforts on our state roadways, with roughly two and a half months to go in the year.

Commissioner for DESPP Ronnell …