Drivers in Las Cruces might want to ease off the gas and make sure their paperwork is in order after a recent enforcement operation netted a flurry of citations. According to the Las Cruces Police Department, an intense one-hour traffic operation along west Picacho Avenue on Wednesday led to the issuance of 54 citations, a stark reminder for those maneuvering through the city's arteries that the rules of the road are under vigilant scrutiny.
The breakdown of the citations provided by the city's announcement paints a clear picture of common traffic offenses: 22 were for speeding, catching those who pushed beyond the limits laid out in black and white on those metal sentinels at the side of the road, while others were cited for more bureaucratic transgressions, such as 10 motorists found without proof of insurance, and nine driving sans vehicle registration, the full gamut of what might be snagged in such traffic dragnets was on display.
The details don't stop there, showing that other aspects of regulation adherence were amiss, three drivers were cited for improper display of license plates, two discovered with no driver's license at all, and eight others were snagged for a variety of miscellaneous traffic infractions. The operation, which took place on Wednesday, along a stretch near 17th Street, was a concentrated effort to reinforce traffic laws and, presumably, to ensure that safety remains at the forefront for those traveling through the City of Crosses.
