Over 11,000 citations issued in El Paso Police Department’s Traffic Safety Blitz

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- The El Paso Police Department (EPPD) has released the total numbers of citations that were issued during the department's 45-day enforcement period called EPPD Traffic Safety Blitz.

The operation ran from January 1 through February 15th and a total of 11,378 citations were issued.

The following are citations that were issued:

• Hazardous (6,301): Moving violations that put others at risk (speeding, running red lights, reckless driving).
• Non-Hazardous (5,004): Administrative or equipment violations (expired registration, license, vehicle issues).
• Warnings (3,357): Drivers stopped and educated without receiving a citation.
• Class C (73): More serious misdemeanor traffic offenses under Texas law.