Interstate 696 Traffic Enforcement Effort Results In 135 Tickets, 118 Warnings

MACOMB COUNTY, Michigan (CBS DETROIT/DETROIT NEWS)- A traffic enforcement effort instated yesterday on Interstate 696 resulted in 135 tickets and 118 warnings, according to Michigan State Police.

The traffic enforcement effort called "Operation Eastside" was announced via social media. The operation targeted Macomb County area.

Officials handed out 135 citations: 35 for speeding, 32 for lack of using seat belts, 22 for driving without insurance, 7 for distracted driving and 3 for driving on a suspended license.

The 1-696 area is known for speeding travelers. The fastest driver pulled over was driving about 95 miles per hour.

Since 2007, the speed limit on I-696 is 70 miles per hour.

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