How is selective enforcement typically accomplished?

Selective enforcement refers to the strategy where law enforcement focuses on specific traffic violations or high-risk areas to improve safety and compliance. This is accomplished through the deployment of personnel in moving or stationary patrols.

When officers are assigned to either move with traffic or remain at a particular location, they can observe and address traffic violations as they occur. This method allows for an efficient use of resources, as officers can be strategically placed where violations are more frequent or where there are higher risks for accidents. For instance, stationary patrols can effectively monitor areas prone to speeding, while moving patrols can catch offenders in real-time.

This focused approach creates a visible police presence, which serves both a deterrent and enforcement function, ultimately aiming to reduce traffic violations and improve road safety. Other methods, such as solely relying on speed cameras or assigning officers to only one location without monitoring traffic flow, do not capture the dynamic nature of traffic enforcement. Random checks of all drivers might not effectively target specific issues or areas of concern, lacking the strategic focus that selective enforcement aims to achieve.