Staff reportLocal police departments combined with the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office to catch dozens of speeders and other traffic violators.
Local law enforcement agencies conducted the “No Need for Speed” campaign on Wednesday.
Capt. John Sifford of the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office said the campaign was designed to reduce speed and accidents in and around school zones.
Rockwell, Granite Quarry, Salisbury, China Grove and Landis Police departments participated along with deputies.
The campaign snared 34 speeders, along with other violators: one each, seatbelt, no operator’s license, stop sign violator, move over violation; three registration violations and three inspection violations.