More than 90 motorists were cited for alleged speeding violations, unsafe driving and other infractions during a traffic operation in Escondido on Monday, police said.<\/p>\n
The operation resulted in the issuance of 93 citations for traffic law violations that qualify as \u201cprimary collision factors,\u201d or infractions that commonly lead to crashes, police said.<\/p>\n
The citations were issued for violations that included speeding, not adhering to traffic signs and signals, unsafe turning movements, use of cellphones and driving without a license.<\/p>\n
During the citywide operation between 6 a.m. and 4 p.m., 96 motorists were contacted during the operation, and all but three received tickets, police said.<\/p>\n
\u201cPreventing crashes and promoting safe travel for everyone remain top priorities for the Escondido Police Department,\u201d Escondido police Chief Ken Plunkett said in a statement. \u201cWe encourage all drivers to stay alert and use caution every time they get behind the wheel.\u201d<\/p>\n
Officials said funding for the operation was provided by the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.<\/p>\n
Escondido police were awarded $462,000 in grant money this year to fund the primary collision factor operation, to staff DUI checkpoints throughout the year and to pay for a DUI officer who does exclusive DUI enforcement.<\/p>\n
The Escondido Police Department is planning to conduct additional targeted enforcement details in the near future but did not specify exact dates.<\/p>\n