News Release



For further information please contact:

Sergeant Larry W. Plunkett

(573) 840-9500

2005-12-01

Date: December 5, 2005



EMPHASIS: Troop E Slow Down Move Over Campaigns





Captain George Ridens, Commanding Officer of Troop E, announced plans to conduct a series of special enforcement projects in the thirteen county region of Southeast Missouri during the months of December 2005 and January 2006. Along with all other traffic regulations, troopers will be enforcing the 2002 statute that requires motorists to slow down and move over (when possible) as they approach a stationary emergency vehicle. Increased emphasis has been given to these types of projects due to the recent death of four Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers in traffic related crashes.



Captain Ridens added, “The Patrol has always emphasized the safety of Missouri’s citizens to our troopers. We owe it to our troopers to put their safety in the minds of the public. When you see a stationary emergency vehicle, slow down and move over. It’s the law, and it will be enforced!”

Troopers from across Troop E will be working in organized enforcement activities throughout the troop and will be conducting less formal operations at the local zone level as manpower allows. The public is encouraged to visit the Patrol’s website at www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov and learn more about the “Slow Down, Move Over” campaign and other public service issues.



For more information concerning this release or other information concerning the Missouri State Highway Patrol, please contact Sergeant Larry W. Plunkett, Jr., Public Information and Education Officer for Troop E, phone 573-840-9500.