Reno Police and Nevada Highway Patrol Crack Down on Speeding on McCarran Boulevard

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) – The Reno Police Department (RPD) and the Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP) have joined forces to tackle excessive speeding in the community, with a primary focus on McCarran Boulevard. The initiative aims to improve road safety and curb the rising number of traffic collisions in the area, which have been on the rise this year.

So far, officers have conducted two speeding operations, resulting in 165 citations and eight vehicle tows.

One of the reasons McCarran Boulevard has become a speeding hotspot, according to RPD, is the wide-open nature of the roadway.

RPD warns that consequences vary depending on the severity of the violation, which can even lead to jail time.

RPD has not set an end date for these operations and urges drivers to remain vigilant and follow the posted speed limits, particularly in school zones along McCarran Boulevard, where the speed limit is 15 mph.

Community members are encouraged to report speeding concerns via Reno Direct. These reports are forwarded to the traffic division, which then deploys officers to conduct targeted enforcement.

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