You may have noticed more drivers getting pulled over lately, or at least an extra police presence patrolling roads. In an exclusive story, 8 News NOW’s Vanessa Murphy shows you why.

Metro Police are taking a new approach to traffic violators after 125 deaths in 2015 on the roads the department patrols.

“That’s a major crisis for us,” said Metro Police Captain Michael Dalley.

Police tracked the most common causes of fatal crashes, which include drunk driving, distracted driving and jaywalking.

“I think it’s gonna’ take a culture change,” said Metro Police Sgt. Peter Kisfalvi.

Each month, Metro focuses on a different traffic problem. In February, it was speeders.

During a recent enforcement effort that lasted approximately five hours, Metro reported about 350 stops, found 400 violations and made two arrests.

“It’s not a big secret that people drive 15, 20, 30 miles over the speed limit on our freeways, so we’re trying to prevent that,” Sgt. Kisfalvi said.

In January, Metro focused on impaired driving. Metro reports about 700 DUI arrests so far this year.

“That’s one of the biggest causal factors that we have for fatalities,” Dalley said.

He says the traffic team, along with patrol and plain clothes officers, are issuing tickets.

It’s likely frustrating for the drivers who get pulled over, but police insist it’s for a good reason.

“Just seeing those type of accidents and being out there and seeing the carnage that it creates, it really sticks with you, and it stays with you,” Captain Dalley said. “I remember it every time I get behind the wheel of a car.”

The focus for the month of March is motorcycle safety. Police will be looking at motorcycles and mopeds to make sure they have the proper equipment. Metro says riders who travel in groups and break laws are becoming an increasing problem. Police are trying to address that.

Metro is spearheading the increased enforcement, but the department is working with Nevada Highway Patrol, Henderson Police and North Las Vegas Police.