Serious Traffic Collisions Prompt ‘High-Visibility’ Enforcement In Temecula

The following is a news release from the Temecula Police Department:

Over the past several months the city of Temecula has experienced several serious traffic collisions along the Winchester Road corridor. In response to these traffic collisions and requests from the citizens of the community regarding speeding and other traffic violations, officers from the city of Temecula Police Department, Traffic Division conducted a high-visibility traffic enforcement detail on Rancho California Road.

During this operation, 72 citations were issued for violations ranging from speeding to red light violations. Two vehicles were towed due to the drivers being unlicensed.

The goal of this operation was to make motorists more aware of the rules of the road and to promote safe driving.

This program is scheduled to run throughout the year on various roadways within the city of Temecula. For additional information the Temecula Police Department Traffic Division may be reached at (951) 696-3000.