LEWISTON – Police stopped 48 vehicles and issued 25 summonses for speeding Tuesday in the first of a series of crackdowns planned for specific parts of the city over coming weeks.

Police said several drivers were traveling more than 50 mph in the 25-mph zone on Route 196, the Bleachery Hill section of Lisbon Street, between 6:30 and 9:30 a.m. One motorist was arrested.

Although the high number of speeders caught in one morning was unusual, police warned that they will continue to crack down.

“Basically, the biggest complaints we have are speeding and noise,” said Lewiston Police Lt. Mike McGonagle.

Speeding fines run between $109 and $247, although they can soar to $489 for those caught in construction or school zones.