SEDGWICK COUNTY —On April 29, the Wichita Police Department (WPD) and Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) issued 248 citations for traffic violations along Kellogg in Wichita, according to Officer Trevor Macy.
The citations were issued as part of a special traffic enforcement effort conducted by both agencies, focused on high accident intersections and speeding.
Fifteen WPD Officers and 12 KHP Troopers participated in the special enforcement, and TranSystems helped with signage along Kellogg to inform speeders, “Stop Speeding Before It Stops You” and “Watch Your Speed.”
In one instance, a driver was stopped for driving 73mph in a 60mph zone. This driver was stopped again a few blocks away by another officer for speeding 73mph in a 60mph zone. Another driver was cited for texting and driving.
This special enforcement occurred mere hours after an accident where speed and alcohol are believed to have contributed to a fatality at Kellogg and Washington.
The Wichita Police Department is dedicated to keeping our motorists safe. We have seen an overall reduction in accidents on Kellogg, which is one of our goals.
We will continue to work toward reducing accidents on Kellogg and throughout the city by focusing on high accident intersections, distracted driving, and DUI enforcement