Mobile Police releases operation ‘Red Light Blitz’ citation numbers

MOBILE, Ala. ( WKRG ) — Mobile police officers conducted a traffic operation, “Red Light Blitz,” on Tuesday and Wednesday.

MPD conducted the operation to ensure motorists safely operate their vehicles when they pass through intersections.

Mobile Police issued 415 citations and warnings over the two day period. They arrested seven people, which stemmed from active warrants and other offenses.

Police issued 98 red light traffic violations on Tuesday, and the Azalea Road-Cottage Hill Road intersection had the most offenses with 22 citations issued for red light traffic violations.

The second highest offense on Tuesday involved insurance, where 19 citations were issued.

Mobile Police issued 99 red light traffic violation citations on Wednesday with the Cottage Hill Road-Hillcrest Road intersection having the most offenses with 18 citations issued for red light traffic violations, and the second highest involved insurance violations with 24 citations issued.

“Due to serious and fatal traffic accidents that have occurred on our roads this year, our officers stepped up enforcement this week and monitored 12 key intersections across the city,” Mobile Police Chief William Jackson said. “We’re also listening to the citizens who have voiced their concerns to us in reference to seeing vehicles running red lights. It’s important drivers obey the law to ensure their safety and the safety of others. I consider this a successful operation, and we can only hope drivers will pay closer attention to their driving habits going forward on the roads.”

The operation resulted in citations and warnings being issued for numerous traffic violations such as tag violation, failure to register, driver’s license violation and child restraint violation.

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