FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — Drivers and pedestrians across Fresno faced stepped-up enforcement during a bicycle and pedestrian safety operation that resulted in dozens of citations and some arrests.
The Fresno Police Department issued 78 citations for a variety of violations made by drivers during the citywide operation on Saturday.
Police said the citations included violations such as failing to stop for a posted stop sign, unsafe speed, driving while holding and operating a cellphone, and failing to stop for a red light.
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They also arrested four drivers for driving under the influence, police said.
Police also cited 24 pedestrians and cyclists for various code violations.
The enforcement operation ran from noon to 10 p.m.
Police said 93 drivers were contacted during the safety effort.
The Fresno Police Department will hold another bicycle and pedestrian safety operation in March.
Funding for the program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.