WCSO enforcement snares speeders, cell phone users

Statistics from the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office’s recent Joining Forces click it or ticket traffic safety campaign indicate that drivers are buckling up, but many are speeding and driving while distracted by their cell phones.

Of the 360 citations issued during this three-week campaign, five were for seat belt violation. However, 151 citations were issued for speeding and 93 for cellphone use.

Deputies initiated 275 traffic stops during enforcement period. Although a driver may be stopped for one violation, several other violations may be observed during the subsequent investigation making it possible that a driver may be issued citations for numerous violations.

The total number of violations cited and warnings issued by the sheriff’s office during this event was 360:

• 151  speeding violations
• 93    cellphone use
• 5      seat belt violations
• 2      fugitive arrests
• 1      running a red light
• 1      child seat violation
• 24    motor vehicle registration violations
• 28    failure to show proof of insurance
• 20    driver’s license related violations
• 6      equipment violations
• 2      other citations
• 27    warnings.