Over the past few weeks, Mayor John Whitmire has conducted three traffic initiatives along multiple highways in the city as part of an effort to crack down on speeding and reckless driving.

The gist

Whitmire said in numerous social media posts that these initiatives are part of his efforts to curb speeding, reckless driving and road rage incidents.

“This came out because I share Houstonians’ concerns about irresponsible driving,” Whitmire said in a June 12 social media post on X. “We intend to go across Houston and let individuals know we will not tolerate road rage and speeding.”

The first traffic initiative started June 11 and 12 along I-45 and U.S. 59, resulting in 300 citations, according to a spokesperson for the Houston Police Department. A second initiative was conducted on Texas 288 and the South Loop from June 17 to 18, resulting in 170 traffic citations.

The latest traffic initiative on I-10 and Westheimer on June 27 resulted in 122 traffic citations, with 27 arrests made and four weapons received, said Mary Benton, the mayor’s chief of communications. This initiative was also a collaborative effort between HPD, the Department of Public Safety, Harris County Constable Precinct 5, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office and the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County Police.

“We’re committed to making our roads safer. Please drive responsibly and report aggressive behaviors,” HPD Chief Noe Diaz said in a June 12 social media post on X.