patrols

Have you ever been caught speeding?

Do you wear your seatbelt while behind the wheel in Yakima?

The most recent statistics available from the Yakima Police Department show officers made 25,237 traffic stops in 2022 compared with 39,712 in 2023

Yakima Police Capt. Jay Seely says the patrols are important all the time to keep people safe but they take on extra meaning during the holidays when some people drink and drive.

As Officers continue speed patrols in the city they continue to see a consistent number of DUI arrests.

The Officers issued 238 citations so a majority of drivers are getting warnings not tickets.

Over the last year thousands of drivers have been warned or cited during ongoing speed emphasis patrols.

During the week of July 16 through July 22 Officers made 677 traffic stops and issued 234 citations.

Officers made 857 traffic stops during the week, not as many as the 923 stops the week before but police say they're busy trying to control traffic. 393 drivers were ticketed.

It's the highest number of stops and citations issued since the program started late last summer.

During the week of June 18 thorugh June 24 Officers made a total of 693 traffic stops and issued 280 citations.

In fact during the week of June 11 through the 17 Officers made 770 stops and issued 330 citations.