Dangerous drivers, beware.
The Stockton Police Department will conduct a Saturation Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) operation aimed at reducing vehicle collisions and unsafe driving on city streets from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday.
Police say it’s part of an effort to crack down on California vehicle code violations and promote responsible driving.
“By increasing enforcement of traffic laws and focusing on high-risk areas, we aim to reduce dangerous driving behaviors, prevent crashes, and make our roads safer for everyone,” Police Chief Stanley McFadden said.
Enforcement will be focused on vehicle code violations that frequently cause traffic collisions along Stockton’s roadways, the police department said in a news release. Officers will be on the lookout for speeding, right-of-way violations, impaired driving, unsafe turns, running stop signs, and hands-on cellphone use.
Not only will the Stockton Police Department’s traffic officers be patrolling the streets, but they will also have the assistance of more than 20 officers from six other local law enforcement agencies. Traffic enforcement units from Lodi, Manteca, Ripon, and Tracy, as well as the California Highway Patrol and the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office will be participating in the operation.