News Release



For further information please contact:

Sergeant Dale H. Moreland

(573) 840-9500

082225

August 22, 2006



EMPHASIS: Patrol's Participation in "Brake Safety Awareness Week".





Captain G. E. Ridens, Commanding Officer, Troop E, announces the Patrol's participation in "Brake Awareness Week.”



The "Brake awareness Week" dates are August 26 to August 31, 2006. The locations for checks will be Dunklin County on August 28 and 29, 2006, and Scott County on August 31, 2006. For information on exact locations contact Troop E Commercial Motor Vehicle Enforcement Divsion at 573-472-5200, extension 2232.



The program is designed as an educational outreach for trucking companies, drivers and mechanics on how to make proper brake adjustments. The program also teaches how to properly inspect air brake systems.



Commercial motor vehicles participating in the program will not be ticketed for vilations and the violations will not be counted against the company's safety rating.