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Houston Expands Aggressive-Driving Crackdown to Highway 288 and South Loop

Mayor John Whitmire has ordered stepped-up patrols after an initial enforcement yielded over 300 aggressive-driving citations on I-45 through US-59.

Houston Police Department's second traffic surge will center on Texas 288 and South Loop. 
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Overview

  • Enhanced patrols begin June 17 on Highway 288 and the South Loop to target speeding, reckless driving and DWI.
  • The expanded effort follows a week of action on I-45 and US-59 that produced more than 300 tickets for aggressive behavior.
  • Houston Police Department logged at least 30 road rage and aggravated assault incidents on I-45 and US-59 so far this year.
  • The initiative pairs intensified enforcement with community outreach to encourage safer driving habits.
  • Mayor Whitmire urged motorists to report reckless conduct and pledged ongoing enforcement surges until roads become safer.