North Las Vegas Ends Speed Enforcement Campaign with Over 300 Citations

The month-long crackdown aimed to curb dangerous driving behaviors across the city.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 9:09pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a car speedometer needle pointing past the legal speed limit, captured in harsh, direct flash lighting against a pitch-black background, conceptually illustrating the enforcement of speed limits.A crackdown on speeding and other dangerous driving behaviors aims to improve safety on Las Vegas roads.Las Vegas Today

North Las Vegas has concluded its March statewide Speed Enforcement Campaign, which resulted in over 300 citations issued to drivers for speeding, distracted driving, child restraint violations, unsafe lane changes, reckless driving, intersection violations, and other hazardous behaviors. The enforcement effort also led to two DUI arrests and one felony warrant arrest.

Why it matters

Speeding and other aggressive driving behaviors are major contributors to traffic accidents and fatalities in the Las Vegas valley. This enforcement campaign was part of a broader regional effort to improve road safety and reduce the number of collisions, injuries, and deaths on local streets and highways.

The details

During the 17-day enforcement period, North Las Vegas police conducted 377 traffic stops, issuing 340 citations and 106 warnings. In addition to the citations, officers also made two DUI arrests and one felony warrant arrest. The department also educated 62 drivers on the dangers of speeding and other risky driving habits.

  • The speed enforcement campaign took place from March 13 through March 29, 2026.

The players

North Las Vegas Police Department

The law enforcement agency responsible for conducting the speed enforcement campaign and issuing citations to drivers in North Las Vegas.

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What’s next

North Las Vegas police say they will continue to partner with other agencies across the Las Vegas valley to address dangerous driving behaviors and improve road safety.

The takeaway

This enforcement campaign demonstrates the ongoing efforts by local law enforcement to crack down on speeding and other hazardous driving practices that put lives at risk on Las Vegas-area roads. While citations can be an effective deterrent, education and long-term solutions are also needed to address the root causes of unsafe driving and reduce traffic-related fatalities.