LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — A Saturday traffic enforcement special operation in the city of Clearlake led to authorities recovering a vehicle stolen from Lakeport, an arrest for driving under the influence, and numerous citations for speeding and other issues.

Sgt. Ryan Peterson said the Clearlake Police Department conducted the operation.

Peterson said officers conducted numerous traffic stops resulting in them issuing three citations for speed violations, four citations for moving violations and eight citations for mechanical violations.

Two people were arrested with active warrants for their arrest, two people were issued citations for driving on suspended driver's licenses and one person was cited for operating a motor vehicle without a license, Peterson said.

He said officers made one arrest for suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol.

Another arrest was made after officers stopped and recovered a stolen vehicle out of Lakeport. That incident resulted in a brief closure of Highway 53, Peterson said.

With the summer months and vacations underway, Peterson said there tends to be an increase in traffic volume, traffic-related incidents, collisions and impaired driving.

In a recent local survey, Peterson said speeding and impaired driving were identified as top concerns from the public.

There is also an increased concern of speeding vehicles in the area commonly referred to as the “Avenues” due to the recent road improvements, Peterson said.

The Clearlake Police Department reminded drivers that speeding, not wearing seat belts and distracted driving can put you and others in danger.

“It is also important that if you plan on drinking alcohol, taking medication, or other substances which would impair your driving, plan for a sober driver or stay home,” said Peterson.