Commuter Shortcut Becomes Speed Trap
A high-speed shortcut for commuters on the city’s east side became the long way to work Thursday for 44 drivers who were cited by police during an effort to nab speeders, authorities said.
The operation was held from 7 to 9 a.m. on Saticoy Avenue between Telegraph and Foothill roads. Ventura police officers fanned out on Saticoy and ticketed drivers for speeding, passing over double yellow lines and running stops signs, said Police Cpl. John Turner.
A majority of the tickets were given to drivers who exceeded the posted 25 mph limit on the narrow road. The area, which is primarily residential, also includes Woodside Linear Park.
Turner said the latest effort followed several unsuccessful attempts to get drivers to slow down. Police had posted more speed limit signs, restriped the road and deployed a radar trailer to chart drivers’ speeds.
Saticoy, which has several feeder streets, has a history of speed complaints and collisions, Turner said.
Residents in the area have lauded police for their efforts and asked them to return regularly for additional enforcement efforts, Turner said.
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