NMSP News:

Statewide – The New Mexico State Police (NMSP) participated May 22 through June 4, in the National Occupant Protection Mobilization, Click it or Ticket (CIOT) Campaign.

The CIOT Campaign was conducted on all roadways within the state with an emphasis on seat belt use for both drivers and passengers.

During the two-week CIOT Campaign, NMSP officers issued 751 traffic citations of which 216 citations were for lack of seat belt usage and 24 for no child restraint.

Officers also issued 511 other traffic citations for various traffic violations and made 23 arrests (3 DWI arrests, 14 Misdemeanor arrest and 6 Felony arrests.

The safety of motorists is a top priority of the NMSP and officers will continue to conduct operations throughout the year.

NMSP encourages the public to drive safely and obey all laws while traveling the highways of New Mexico.