The operation began around 12 p.m. Tuesday, March 23, on Avenue K near Elm Avenue. It was conducted by the Lancaster Traffic Detail, along with members of the Lancaster Community Appreciation Team (LANCAP) and patrol units.
“This operation was part of our ongoing effort to reduce fatal and injury traffic collisions in the city,” according to a news release from the Lancaster Sheriff’s Station.
“In 2020, Lancaster suffered 29 fatal traffic collisions and over 800 injury collisions. Speed was a factor in nearly 60% of the fatal traffic collision,” the news release states. “The speed involved in a collision is directly related to the extent of the injury the parties endure.”
Deputies from the Lancaster Sheriff’s Station will be conducting similar enforcement efforts throughout the city in the future. They’re reminding the motoring public slow down.
“Slow down, be attentive, and drive defensively and sober, so that you may avoid a collision. The life you save may be a friend, relative, or your own,” the sheriff’s news release states.
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Lisa M Craft says
We have the same problem in Palmdale. All East/west streets are like freeways now, especially during the commuter hour. And the driving behavior is usually offensive. Sometimes I wonder if the big population of commuters is a factor in this. Its a stressful situation for us all.
Wasnt My Fault says
What a setup! They are using my tax dollars to generate additional revenue from those of us who chose to drive. I bet 99% of the people that were issued tickets, like me, were not speeding or did anything wrong. The speed limit signs are traps and are there to harass drivers like me and bilk me for more $$$. He said I was doing 50 so I know it was BS cuz I was doing 63! I also didnt like the way he looked at me like he was superior. Racist!
Barbi says
… dredging up an overplayed, timeworn argument from the 1960s, the black community, always jumping at the 1st excuse t0 play the race card –
What color am I says
Barbi: Commenter could be Asian, Caucasian, Hispanic, Semitic, woman, man, but you mention black. Or maybe commenter is trying to use humor.
Anonymous says
Let’s do this on the 14 Fwy….
Speed says
I am waiting for the accusations of discrimination.