HPD continues traffic safety initiative, targeting I-45 North, US 59 North, Highway 249

HOUSTON – The Houston Police Department is continuing its traffic safety initiative this week, targeting busy Houston area highways

The City of Houston announced the initiative’s goal is to tackle the road rage and aggressive driving problem on Houston highways.

• HPD ends quota requiring officers to initiate at least 1 traffic stop per day

In June, HPD gave out 300 citations in 2-day span in new traffic safety initiative push. Officers were targeting tailgating, speeding, reckless driving and road rage, among other violations.

• BLOG: HPD gives out citations on 288 and South Loop in new traffic safety initiative

The department will continue giving out citations on Wednesday and Thursday on the following highways:

• I-45 North Freeway
• US-59 North Highway
• Highway 249