Henderson officials are expanding traffic enforcement efforts after a series of crashes at major intersections across the valley. Police report that a recent enforcement period from late November through early December resulted in 44 stops and 36 citations, with more waves planned as the Southern Nevada Traffic Task Force continues targeting speeders, red-light runners, and distracted drivers. Prior to the statewide push, Henderson Police conducted a two-week local operation using unmarked vehicles to deter reckless driving and excessive speeding.
Sgt. Richard Paul of the Henderson Police Traffic Station said officers are making progress in identifying dangerous behavior on the roads. “And we’re having good success making contacts with drivers who are driving aggressive and both speeding on our freeways,” he shared.
Residents in high-crash areas say pedestrian safety remains a concern, especially at night and in corridors with few crosswalks. “They just, like, run down. Like, they just go so fast sometimes,” Stephanie Alvarado, a pedestrian, said. “Also, there’s not a lot of, like, crosswalks. There’s not a lot of that. It’s, like, a long stretch. There’s a lot of jaywalking. I jaywalk a lot.”…