Maricopa County sheriff’s speed enforcement on Riggs Road leads to 69 stops and 2 DUI arrests

SUN LAKES, AZ — A 12-day enforcement blitz on Riggs Road near Alma School produced dozens of traffic stops, multiple arrests and a question neighbor are still asking: does it last?

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Maricopa County Sheriff’s deputies conducted saturation patrols from April 17 through April 29, pulling over 69 drivers along the stretch of road.

Of those stops:

  • 41 drivers received civil speed citations
  • 4 faced criminal speed charges
  • 2 were cited for aggressive driving
  • 12 received written warnings

Three crashes involving injuries were recorded during that same period. Two drivers were arrested for DUI, one classified as aggravated and the other a drug-related DUI.

Neighbors who had been pushing for increased enforcement for months offered mixed reactions. Some said they noticed a difference. Others said they were still waiting to see it.

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The Sheriff’s Office called the results proof that coordinated enforcement works.

Residents in the area can request additional patrols through the Sheriff’s Office website or social media.

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