Nevada State Police recently joined forces with the California Highway Patrol to keep the Nevada-California border safe for travelers this holiday weekend.

Officers say they made 517 traffic stops, citing 469 people for speeding and handing out 59 other citations.

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On Friday, May 26, 2023, Nevada and California Highway Patrol concentrated enforcement near the Primm area and St. Rose Parkway.

According to NHP, the stretch of the I-15 is considered one of the deadliest stretches of highway in the country, and safety is the number one priority during busy holiday weekends, like Memorial Day.