111 Citations Issued At SMC Traffic Enforcement Operation

SAN MATEO COUNTY, CA — A coordinated traffic enforcement operation in Pacifica and Half Moon Bay resulted in 111 citations Tuesday after law enforcement officers made approximately 113 traffic stops, authorities said.

Of the 111 citations issued, 39 were for speaking on a cellphone or texting while driving, 22 were for failing to stop at a stop sign and 20 were for unsafe speed.

The remaining citations included:

• 19 for miscellaneous traffic violations
• Four for seat belt or car seat violations
• Four for failing to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk
• Two for bike lane violations
• One for an unlicensed driver

The operation took place Tuesday as part of the San Mateo County Saturation Traffic Enforcement Program, or S.T.E.P. It was the 10th deployment of the program in 2026, bringing together 15 traffic deputies and officers from agencies across the county.

The program focuses on traffic education and enforcement in areas identified as trouble spots throughout San Mateo County, officials said.

Officials said additional multi-agency enforcement operations are planned throughout the county for the remainder of 2026.