BELLE — Belle police plan to increase enforcement for speeding and the city’s juvenile curfew following a busy August that included 72 traffic stops and 47 citations.

Marshal Jerry Coborn told the Belle Board of Aldermen during its Sept. 16 meeting that the department handled 119 calls for service in August. Officers conducted 72 traffic stops, resulting in 47 citations, 18 warnings and seven written warnings.

Police also made eight arrests during the month, including the involvement of one domestic incident, one order of protection and others for outstanding warrants. Officers also recovered a stolen vehicle.

Coborn warned motorists that the department intends to continue its focus on speeding and that drivers should expect fewer warnings.

“We’re going to continue to crack down on the speeding, and the warnings are about to come to a stop,” Coborn said.

While officers will still have discretion to issue warnings, Coborn said citations have been increasing and motorists should pay closer attention to their speed.

Coborn also reminded parents about Belle’s juvenile curfew. According to the marshal, anyone younger than 17 must be accompanied by an adult after 11 p.m. when they are out. Coborn said officers have encountered juveniles walking between houses late at night, including some wearing dark clothing. Additionally, the department has also been dealing with minor vandalism and property damage.

“Make sure your kids are accounted for,” Coborn said.

Police will stop juveniles they encounter who are in violation of the curfew, Coborn said, and parents could receive citations when their children are found walking the streets in violation of the ordinance.

Safety concerns involving juveniles surfaced again later in the meeting when aldermen discussed electric scooters. Officials raised concerns about children riding scooters at night, particularly near Highway 28, without adequate lighting or reflective clothing.

Coborn said the city will likely consider additional ordinances aimed at making scooter use safer.