The Fresno Police Department issued 140 citations during a bicycle and pedestrian safety operation on Saturday, May 10, 2025, targeting both drivers and pedestrians, with another operation planned for July. (GV Wire/Jahz Tello)
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The Fresno Police Department issued 140 citations during a city-wide bicycle and pedestrian safety operation on Saturday.
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The operation, which ran from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., resulted in 74 citations for drivers.
Violations included driving under the influence, failure to yield to pedestrians, unsafe speed, driving while using a handheld wireless communications device, and failure to stop for a red light, police said.
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In addition, authorities said 66 pedestrians and cyclists were cited for various code violations.
A total of 76 drivers were contacted during the operation. The Fresno Police Department said they will conduct another safety enforcement operation in July.
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This program was funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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