MURRIETA – The Murrieta Police Department Traffic Bureau conducted directed enforcement along Washington Avenue between Kalmia Street and Calle Del Oso Oro Monday, Jan. 29, from 4-10 p.m. to address community concerns regarding a recent increase in speeding and other vehicle code violations. Seven motor officers worked the corridor, focusing on primary collision factor violations. PCF violations are responsible for most collisions in the city.The traffic officers conducted 71 traffic stops during this operation. They issued 62 citations and gave nine warnings. One motorist was issued a citation for exceeding 78 mph in a posted 40 mph zone. The breakdown of the citations issued and the violations included 39 speeding citations, 11 citations for talking/using a cellphone, one citation
