If you're traveling tonight along East Bonanza Road, follow the laws — police will be watching you.
In an effort to cut down on violations most likely to cause crashes, Metro Police are conducting a Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) from 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. on Bonanza between North Eastern Avenue and North Nellis Boulevard.
Seven officers will be stepping up enforcement in that area and will focus on drunken driving, red light, right of way, speed and pedestrian violations. Police Sgt. Keith Bowers said officers will be targeting the area around Freedom Park.
"It's a high DUI area. We get tons of DUIs there on Saturday nights," Bowers said. "Residents in that area tend to go there and get drunk and leave the park drunk and we intend to stop them. Plus there are a lot of small bars around in that area."
Officers say that by concentrating on the worst crash locations and targeting the most dangerous violations, they can have the greatest effect on reducing crashes and saving lives.
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