Speeding on the backroads of Midland-Odessa is a common—and dangerous—issue. With sparse patrol presence and long, empty stretches of road, drivers often exceed speed limits, forgetting that many of these roads run through residential areas. Efforts like Operation Cruise Control aim to combat this growing concern.
We've all been guilty of speeding at some point in time or another and most of us have gotten cited for it once or twice. Pretty soon though, just because you made it to your destination without being stopped won't mean you got away with it.
From now through August 4th, go easy if you're driving in Socorro. A special operation designed to to reduce speeding will be in effect for the next 2 weeks.