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June 4, 2007

EMPHASIS: Results Of Troop E "Click It Or Ticket" Enforcement Operation In Scott And Stoddard Counties


Captain George E. Ridens, commanding officer of Troop E, announces the results of the “Click It Or Ticket” enforcement operation held in Scott and Stoddard counties from May 21, 2007 through June 2, 2007. The “Click It Or Ticket” campaign is a statewide enforcement program, which joins a national effort to focus on seat belt use and awareness.

As a result of the recent operation held in Scott and Stoddard counties, 538 vehicles were stopped with a total of 365 traffic arrests made and 479 warnings issued. Of those arrests, officers issued 194 citations for seat belt violations and 14 citations for no child restraint.

Captain Ridens reminds motorists, “It takes less than three seconds to fasten a seat belt, which is about the same amount of time it takes for a traffic crash to occur, please take the time to buckle up.”



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