Crime

San Angelo Police Issue 72 Citations During Traffic Enforcement Operation

By Brandy Ramirez, Sep 27, 2016
 

SAN ANGELO, TX - This morning, the San Angelo Police Department’s Traffic Section conducted a LIDAR Traffic Enforcement Operation at W. Loop 306 and Foster Road from 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 

Public Information Officer Tracy Gonzalez said officers issued a total of 72 citations and six warnings during the operation. 

The breakdown for citations is as follows:

  • Speeding: 51 (Highest speed 83)
  • Fail to Slow Down or Vacate Lane for Emergency Vehicle: 5
  • No DL: 2
  • Driving While License Invalid: 1
  • No Insurance: 3
  • Other/Misc. charges: 4
  • Warnings: 6

Gonzalez said, "As a reminder, the Texas Transportation Code requires drivers nearing stopped emergency vehicles with lights activated to change lanes or slowdown 20 MPH below the speed limit. Failing to take these actions endangers personnel who provide critical and life-saving services."   

 

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My wife just about had a heart attack when she spotted the 2 men dressed in black on the overpass, one pointing a 'gun' at oncoming traffic, the other crouched beside him.
With all the violent nonsense happening around the country, what was she supposed to think?
Well she slammed on the brakes, and it wasn't until she was almost under the bridge that the police vehicles were visible.
Kudos to the police for catching all those, um, moving violations(?), but they nearly caused an accident...

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So let me see if I've got this straight.
When she spotted these potential villains, which by the way take up the same position each time they perform this badly needed operation, she slams on the brakes so she can not only make herself an easier target, but the poor idiots behind her as well? To say nothing of almost causing a horrific accident.
My advice to you hubby is take her car keys away till she can be properly schooled in driving.
Don't blame the badge for HER poor judgment and knee jerk reactions.

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I guess those police bikes and cars running around giving tickets didn't give a clue?

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