Speed Taskforce Led By Laguna Beach Police Sees Success

LAGUNA BEACH, CA — The Laguna Beach Police Department led its fourth multi-agency operation this year to target speed violations and modified vehicle exhaust, the department said Tuesday.

The operation is a part of a sustained enforcement effort in response to safety and quality life issues impacting residents throughout Orange County, including coastal communities from San Clemente to Seal Beach.

On Sunday, Oct. 29, police officers from Laguna Beach, Newport Beach and Huntington Beach led the fourth operation and achieved the following results:

• 50 vehicles were stopped for vehicle code violations.
• 15 vehicles were issued citations (which include loud and/or modified exhaust and emissions).
• 22 vehicles were issued citations for basic speed or exceeding 65 miles per hour.
• 10 vehicles were given citations for other violations.
• 1 driver was arrested for outstanding warrants.

“Speed and loud exhaust violations continue to compromise the safety and quality of life of our residents. Consequently, we are left with no choice but to take a zero-tolerance approach to enforcement,” Laguna Beach Police Chief Jeff Calvert said in a statement. “We appreciate the unprecedented collaboration with our law enforcement partners throughout Orange County and will continue these joint enforcement operations through the end of the year.”