Multiple agencies join forces, 126 citations written during enforcement operation

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – You may have noticed a higher law enforcement presence in Warren County recently.

The Kentucky State Police says in a joint effort with the Bowling Green Police Department, Western Kentucky University Police Department and Warren County Sheriff’s Office, authorities conducted an enforcement operation.

During this operation, KSP says no traffic stops for speeding violations were conducted on vehicles driving less than 15 miles over the posted speed limit.

The Kentucky State Police says the effort resulted in 70 speed citations, 12 seatbelt citations five citations for failure to yield, five drug arrests, four citations for no insurance, four citations for failure to stop at a red light, three citations for suspended operator’s license, one citation for reckless driving, one citation for careless driving, one non-drug arrest, five courtesy notices and 15 other for a total of 126 citations.

From March through June, troopers say over 60 collision and 180 traffic citations were issued on Scottsville Road heading into and out of the City of Bowling Green.

During this same time period, on Nashville Road south of Interstate 165, there were 47 collisions and over 120 citations issued, KSP says.

Due to these numbers, motorists may have noticed a much higher law enforcement presence in these areas on July 13.

This joint effort will continue throughout the month.