LAKEPORT, Calif. – The repaving of a city street has led to speeding violations, according to the Lakeport Police Department.

The agency reported that Bevins Street between Lakeport Boulevard and Martin Street was repaved on Tuesday night.

Police asked all drivers to stay mindful of traffic safety and watch their speed on the new pavement.

With new pavement on city streets, drivers sometimes tend to increase speed, which contributes to collisions, police said, adding that new pavement is not an excuse to drive faster. 

The morning after the paving job was complete police received reports of vehicles traveling upwards of 60 miles per hour, which is double the speed limit on Bevins, and they subsequently issued speeding citations.

“Please watch your speed. Our goal is to educate drivers and maintain traffic safety in the city and we will issue citations when warranted,” the Lakeport Police Department said in a statement.