(ST. TAMMANY)---Drivers making their way through certain St. Tammany Parish subdivisions will again notice an increase in speed limit and traffic sign enforcement patrols, according to the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

St. Tammany Sheriff's Capt. George Bonnett reports that the second round of Phase II of Operation Safe Streets, featuring extra traffic patrols in numerous subdivisions, begins on Wednesday, July 30, and will continue on Friday, August 8, and Saturday, August 16.

Capt. Bonnett says that during Phase I, which kicked off the effort back in March, 50 deputies worked in 25 subdivisions throughout St. Tammany and wrote some 919 tickets. Earlier this month, the first round of the current Phase II saw some 194 tickets issued.

The Phase II second round locations in District II, eastern St. Tammany, include Timberridge, Chamale Cove, Northwood, North Forest, Whisperwood, Cross Gates, Lake Village, Kingspoint, and Ponderosa. In District III, western St. Tammany, the areas include Tammany Hills, Meadow Brook, Singing Rivers, Westwood, Greenleaves, Merrywood, and Heritage Heights. In District IV, northern St. Tammany, the areas are Merrywood, Fairhaven Rd., Section Rd., LA Tung Rd., and Penn Mill Subdivision.

Capt. Bonnett adds that the increased patrols will run from 6 a.m. until 11 a.m. and from 1 p.m. until 6 p.m.

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