Israeli police issued nearly 6,000 traffic citations during a nationwide enforcement operation targeting dangerous driving violations, including drunk and drug-impaired motorists, suspended drivers, and even driving instructors caught using their cellphones while conducting lessons.

The large-scale operation took place Thursday, with hundreds of police officers and volunteers deployed across the country’s highways and city streets. Authorities said the campaign focused on violations that pose a serious threat to public safety, while thousands of additional tickets generated through automated cameras are expected to be mailed in the coming days.

As part of the operation, police utilized a range of digital enforcement tools, including tactical cameras, still cameras, and automated traffic enforcement systems. Authorities said they have already processed 1,599 violations involving excessive speeding and drivers running red lights. Another 103 offenses were documented by the “Road Guardians” camera unit. All of those citations are expected to be mailed to vehicle owners within the next day.

According to police, officers issued a total of 5,924 citations during the operation. The breakdown included 1,072 tickets for cellphone use and distracted driving, 211 for speeding, 116 for running red lights, 165 for failing to yield to pedestrians, and 332 for vehicle equipment and usage violations.

Police also caught 14 motorists driving while their licenses were suspended, identified 17 unlicensed drivers, suspended the licenses of 42 additional motorists, impounded 81 vehicles, arrested 11 suspects, and issued 154 citations to riders of motorcycles and other two-wheeled vehicles.

Among the more unusual cases highlighted by police were several driving instructors who were caught using their cellphones while teaching students behind the wheel. Police said the practice endangers not only the student driver but also everyone else sharing the road.

In one incident in the Coastal District, officers arrested a driver who was allegedly operating a vehicle while both under the influence of drugs and driving with a suspended license.

In a separate case, police arrested a motorist who allegedly refused to comply with officers after being caught using a cellphone while driving and is also accused of assaulting a police officer.

Police said the enforcement campaign is part of “Committed to Life,” a joint initiative between the Traffic Police Division and the National Road Safety Authority aimed at reducing traffic fatalities. As part of the program, additional traffic patrol units have been deployed on roads throughout Israel.