CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Drivers who are making illegal right turns at U.S. 119 and Oakwood Road in South Hills should think twice, as police will start issuing tickets to traffic violators.

Drivers going north on U.S. 119 are in the habit of making legal U-turns on a green arrow at the intersection to go back south on the road. At the intersection, there is a "no turn on red" sign for Oakwood traffic heading south, said Sgt. Shawn Williams with the Charleston Police Department Traffic Division.

People are who disregarding that sign are pulling into the path of motorists who are making a legal U-turn, Williams said.

Officers have seen a spike in crashes, but fortunately nothing major since the speed limit in the area is low, he said.

In an effort to prevent future accidents, officers will be stationed at the intersection during morning and afternoon rush hours watching for violations.

In the past, officers have issued warnings to drivers who blatantly disregard the sign.

"We don't want to go out and issue a bunch of citations, but people aren't paying attention," Williams said.