Citations Aplenty Issued In Millbrae 1-Day Traffic Operation

SAN MATEO COUNTY, CA — Numerous motorists were cited this week for various violations, namely for running stop signs and talking on cells, in a San Mateo County-wide collaborative "Saturation Traffic Enforcement Program" that focused on the towns of Millbrae and Burlingame, according to officials.

Several law-enforcement agencies throughout San Mateo County participated Tuesday in the "S.T.E.P." operation held in "trouble spots," the ninth such operation this year in the region, the San Mateo County Police Chiefs and Sheriffs Association said.

Officers issued 233 citations for traffic-related offenses and made one arrest for suspected driving under the influence, authorities said.

Of the 233 citations issued:

• 82 citations were issued for failing to stop for a stop sign
• 45 citations were issued for talking on the cell phone while driving
• 38 citations were issued for miscellaneous violations
• 30 citations were issued for texting while driving
• 24 citations were issued for a pedestrian safety violation
• 6 citations were issued for unsafe speed
• 6 citations were issued for seat belt violations
• 2 citations were issued for driving without a license

"The participating officers remained committed to making a high volume of traffic stops in this
coordinated saturation, while maintaining the highest levels of community awareness and
professionalism," officials said."The number of stops and citations during this most recent deployment reflect a sustained enthusiasm for this program and traffic safety on the Peninsula."

Participating Peninsula agencies included: Atherton PD; Belmont PD; San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office; California Highway Patrol; Colma PD; Brisbane PD; Burlingame PD; Daly City PD; East Palo Alto PD; Foster City PD; Hillsborough PD; Menlo Park PD; Pacifica PD; Redwood City PD; San Bruno PD; San Mateo PD; South San Francisco PD; and San Mateo County Public Safety Communications.

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