Indio police cited 39 people for committing various violations during a bicycle and pedestrian safety operation, officials announced Wednesday.
The operation was conducted from 6 a.m. through 2 p.m. Tuesday, according to the Indio Police Department.
The citations were issued for numerous violations, including speeding, driving without a license, holding a cell phone while driving, not wearing a seatbelt, pedestrian in the roadway, failure to stop at a stop light, failure to stop at a stop sign and a warrant arrest, police said.
“Safety is a shared responsibility, with drivers holding the greatest responsibility to keep other road users safe,” Sgt. Peter Fuentes said in a statement. “We hope this operation serves as a reminder to everyone to practice due care and to look out for one another.”
Funding for the program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.