Ocean Pines Police Chief Tim Robinson said he has received a number of phone calls, emails, and social media messages about speeding in the community, prompting increased enforcement efforts.
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By Tara Fischer, Staff Writer
Ocean Pines Police Chief Tim Robinson told OPA residents at the June 15 board meeting that he has received phone calls, emails, and social media messages about speeding in the community.
The department has increased enforcement to address these concerns, and the chief is often running radar.
Robinson said that police have removed unnecessary road signs and are in the process of adding markings indicating potential safety hazards, like abrupt curves.
Additionally, the police chief urged residents to ensure their house numbers are identifiable to improve emergency response time.
“When seconds count, we need to get there,” he said. “Make sure that your house number is conspicuously displayed where it can easily be seen.”
Amid July 4 festivities, the department reminded Ocean Pines citizens that traffic patterns on Cathell Road and Ocean Parkway will be different, as the streets will be closed at various times for safety. The police department and OPA will communicate these decisions as the event draws closer.
“We’re hoping for a fun evening on July 4,” Robinson said. “You’ll see me and probably almost my entire team out there that night.”