Yakima Police Speed Patrols Having an Impact on Your Driving
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
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Yakima Drivers Beware; Police Say Red Light Crashes Numbers Rising
The Officers issued 238 citations so a majority of drivers are getting warnings not tickets.
Beware; Yakima Police Name 3 Top Red Light Crash Intersections
The campaign started in the fall of 2021 after more than 12 fatality crashes were reported within Yakima city limits.
Speeding on Three Main Roads in Yakima? Police Are Watching
During the week of July 9 through July 15 Officers made a total of 890 stops and issued 360 citations.
Distracted Behind The Wheel? Yakima Police Say It’s a Big Problem
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.
Drivers Not Stopping For Red Lights? Yakima Police Say Slow Down
It's the highest number of stops and citations issued since the program started late last summer.
Speed and Red Light Runners a Rolling Problem in Yakima
During the week of June 18 thorugh June 24 Officers made a total of 693 traffic stops and issued 280 citations.
Yakima Police Want to Put the Brakes On Red Light Crashes
With a shortage of Officers police say they can't afford to place officers sitting idle to watch specific intersections.
Yakima Drivers Still Running Red Lights Causing Crashes
During the week of February 5 through February 11 Officers investigated 26 different collisions.
Watch Your Speed Yakima Officers Watching Your Driving
During the past 6 months police have made more than 4,000 traffic stops and issued more than 2,000 citations.