Crime & Safety
Police Hand Out 58 Speeding Tickets in One Day
Did you get a speeding ticket Friday? You've got plenty of company.
South San Francisco police gave out 58 speeding citations Friday during an effort to improve safety in the city, police said.
Police conducted the enforcement efforts on El Camino Real, Hillside Boulevard and Sister Cities Boulevard, according to police.
Police said each of the streets has high traffic collision rates.
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Officers used Lidar devices, each equipped with an infrared laser, to measure the vehicle’s speed and distance.
Police cited one driver for driving 70 mph in a 40 mph zone. Officers cited three people for speeding and driving without a license.
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Police will be conducting other safety operations during the year to slow drivers down and improve safety and awareness. The police department received money for the operation through a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety.
--Bay City News
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