Salem, OR – Dozens of drivers were cited for speeding Tuesday during a coordinated traffic safety operation across Salem, according to the Salem Police Department. The October 22 “Speed Saturation Project” focused on two major corridors: the Marion Street Bridge and Highway 22 near Oak Knoll Golf Course.
According to police, the morning enforcement took place on the Marion Street Bridge, where the posted speed limit is 35 mph. Officers cited one driver traveling at 65 mph during the three-hour effort. In the afternoon, enforcement shifted to Highway 22, where the top speed recorded reached 87 mph in a 55 mph zone.
In total, the operation resulted in 86 traffic stops, 88 citations—69 of which were for speeding—along with 30 warnings, one arrest, and three vehicles towed.
The Salem Police Department partnered with the Oregon State Police and the Polk County Sheriff’s Office for the initiative, which supports the city’s strategic plan to reduce fatal and injury crashes through proactive enforcement.
Authorities are urging drivers to slow down and remain alert as similar operations are planned in the coming weeks.
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