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When In Las Cruces, Count "1 MIssissippi" At Stop Signs; Traffic Operation Nets 67 Tickets

  Las Cruces Police issued 67 citations in three hours Wednesday during a special traffic operation held at the intersection of Lohman Avenue and Sonoma Ranch Boulevard.

In response to complaints by residents who frequently travel through the intersection, officers monitored traffic at Lohman and Sonoma Ranch from 3-6 p.m. Wednesday specifically looking for motorists who failed to obey posted stop signs.

During that span, officers issued 47 citations to motorists who failed to come to a complete stop before proceeding through the intersection. Another 12 citations were issued to drivers who could not provide proof of valid insurance or vehicle registration.

The remaining citations were issued for other traffic infractions.

The Las Cruces Police Department plans additional traffic enforcement operations in the near future.

Information from Las Cruces Police