Residents press commission over speeding; deputies report stop‑sign and speed citation hotspots

Residents told the Traffic Commission that Pine Tree Lane and other neighborhood streets have become “speedways,” describing narrow curves, limited sight lines and drivers who pass too fast. William Hasselton (who identified his address on Pine Tree Lane) asked for speed reduction signage and more enforcement after a close call entering his driveway.

Deputy Lopez reported enforcement data to the commission. She said the sheriff’s department’s records show approximately seven stop‑sign citations in March at Eastfield Drive and Open Brand Road. For April, deputies issued about 27 speed citations concentrated on Crest Road, Portuguese Bend, Johns Canyon Road, Buggy Whip and similar streets. The deputy said enforcement focuses where safety risk is highest and noted that many citations were for speeds in the 40–49 mph range.

The deputy described a historical “door‑knock” practice in which officers would visit a residence associated with an observed license plate to provide a friendly warning for younger or impressionable drivers. Deputies said they can perform that outreach if residents provide license plates or addresses and call the non‑emergency station so incidents are logged. Staff and deputies urged residents to report incidents promptly so there is a call log to justify targeted enforcement.

Residents also raised maintenance and sight‑line concerns (overgrown vegetation and leaning sign posts) and suggested periodic newsletter reminders to slow down; staff said some seasonal newsletter items and association outreach already occur.

Ending: Deputies will monitor the streets identified and staff asked residents to report problem vehicles and provide license information if available; the commission encouraged continued coordination with the association on visibility and education efforts.