LAKEPORT, Calif. – In an effort to increase driver awareness and public's safety, the Lakeport Police Department will implement targeted traffic enforcement details on random days, the agency’s chief said Thursday.

After considering community concerns and assessing higher traffic volume areas of the city, the department intends to increase enforcement of hazardous traffic violations such as speed, improper turning movements, right-of-way violations, failure to obey traffic signs or signals, impaired driving and use of cellular phones while driving, according to Police Chief Brad Rasmussen.

The targeted area for the week starting Sunday, Dec. 18, will be Main Street between Lakeport Boulevard and 11th Street, Rasmussen said.

Members of the public are encouraged to contact a department supervisor to discuss any traffic safety concerns they may have, he added.

The Lakeport Police Department can be reached at 707-263-5491.

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