CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Police will be out in force on Thursday, with increased traffic monitoring and enforcement focused on crash hotspots from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

They will be focused on Needmore Road, which has a new speed limit of 35 mph for its entire length, and on Madison Street.

“We encourage everyone to slow down to the posted speed limits, obey traffic signals and to never drink and drive,” said CPD spokesman Scott Beaubien.