Traffic enforcement increased on West Side (9:15 a.m.)
Times staff report
El Paso Times
West Side motorists are being asked to be extra cautious beginning today.

El Paso police will conduct increased traffic enforcement from noon to 8 p.m. today through Sept. 23 near Remcon, Mesa Hills and Sunland Park streets.

Police said the effort aims to improve traffic safety on El Paso's streets and reduce and prevent traffic-related injuries and deaths.

Police also said this month's traffic focus is on any type of passing violation, including illegal passing of vehicles, buses, pedestrians and emergency vehicles.