KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Drivers will need to watch how fast they are going as Knoxville Police renewed efforts to catch speeders.
On Tuesday, KPD said it set up officers on major non-interstate routes in East Knoxville to deter aggressive driving and prevent serious crashes. Those roads included Magnolia Avenue, Cherry Street, Asheville Highway and Rutledge Pike.
KPD said during the operation, officers issued a total of 82 citations, 45 of which were for speeding.
Drivers can expect officers to continue similar operations throughout Knoxville.
The goal of the operation is to address ongoing traffic problems in the city, as well as make the roads safer, according to KPD.
