Domenigoni/Newport traffic operation results in 214 citations

A traffic enforcement operation involving five agencies issued 214 citations to motorists for various violations along one of the valley’s busiest routes.

The operation was conducted between State Street in Hemet and the 15 Freeway in Lake Elsinore, including a major stretch of Domenigoni Parkway, Newport Road and Railroad Canyon Road. The action was taken following three recent major injury collisions – two involving fatalities.

A total of 225 vehicles were stopped during the operation, which took place early Wednesday morning. Citations were issued for unsafe speed, cell phone use, right of way, and other unsafe driving habits, according to a news release from the Menifee Police Department.

In addition to Menifee PD, the operation included Hemet PD, Murrieta PD, the CHP and Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. “Leadership from each of the agencies agreed to provide resources to the area in an effort to enforce and educate drivers on common violations leading to these types of collisions,” the press release stated.

“As we enter into the holiday season, we want to remind drivers to stay focused on the road and be patient with one another,” the press release continued. “We will continue our efforts on driver safety ensuring families can celebrate the holidays together.”