LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Police officers in Las Vegas are going undercover on bicycles to crack down on drivers who fail to give cyclists adequate space as the city grapples with a significant increase in traffic fatalities this year.

The High Visibility Enforcement involves officers riding bicycles along Charleston Boulevard between Nellis and Lamb, while using laser devices to measure how close vehicles come when passing.

Hailey Gravitt was on the roadways to see the enforcement for herself. 'We're Just Trying to Keep Cyclists Safe.' Authorities Monitor Drivers as Bike Fatalities Rise

When drivers don't provide enough space or move over properly, police pull them over and issue tickets.

"You know, the main focus here is be aware of the laws. Slow down, pay attention, don't drive distract

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