MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
a division of the
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Troop B Headquarters - 308 Pine Crest Drive - Macon, Missouri 63552
NEWS RELEASE
For further information please contact:
Sergeant Eric F. Brown
(660) 385-2132
August 1, 2018
B18016
EMPHASIS:
Troop B To Conduct Enforcement Operations During August
Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces during the month of August 2018, troopers will be participating in special enforcement operations. Sometime during the month of August, DWI saturations will occur in Clark, Lewis, Linn, Macon, and Marion counties.
"DWI saturations are an important enforcement tool that enables the Missouri State Highway Patrol to enhance our efforts in reducing the number of drug and alcohol impaired drivers on our roadways," stated Captain Wilt. "Driving while impaired continues to be a major contributing factor of fatal traffic crashes in Missouri."
Captain Wilt urges all citizens to help law enforcement efforts to apprehend impaired drivers. If you suspect a motorist of driving while impaired or observe a vehicle being driven in an erratic manner, contact the nearest law enforcement agency. The Highway Patrol toll-free numbers for reporting emergencies are 1-800-525-5555 or *55 on a cellular telephone.
The only 100 percent survivable traffic crash is the one that never happens. Make sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint. Every day as we travel on Missouri’s roadways, we trust that every driver on the road is going to obey the speed limit, pay attention, and drive sober.
“Don’t Violate The Trust.”
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