First speed check on Market Street nets 54 drivers

YOUNGSTOWN

The Youngstown Police Department conducted its first Speed Saturation Enforcement of the year at Market Street and Ridge Avenue last week.

The speed limit on Market Street in Youngstown, including the Market Street bridge is 35 mph.

The zone was active from 4 to 6 p.m. April 1.

During the effort, 54 drivers were cited for speeding, 13 of those cited were driving in excess of 50 mph. One driver was cited for driving more than 60 mph. Six people were charged with driving under suspension or having no driver’s license.

One person was cited for wrongful entrustment of a motor vehicle. One person was arrested on warrants, and two vehicles were impounded.