Santa Cruz enforcing spooky ‘triple fines’ for violations through Halloween

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- Halloween means costumes and candy with family and friends, but it can also be a time for mischief.

Santa Cruz Police are implementing their "Triple fine" period starting Friday. 

The "Safety Enhancement Zone" runs from the San Lorenzo River west along broadway and Water Street up to Center.

The designation authorizes "triple fines" for any city ordinance violation like littering, blocking pedestrian or vehicle traffic, or drinking in public.

More than 100 officers will be patrolling the streets, especially as we get closer to Halloween night Monday.

Road closures are expected to last that night from midnight to 10 am November 1st.