MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
a division of the
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

Troop D Headquarters, 3131 East Kearney, Springfield, Missouri 65803


News Release

For further information please contact: Sergeant John H. Lueckenhoff
417-359-1500, Ext. 4560
DS2252016
February 25, 2016

EMPHASIS: Troop D Announces Results Of Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP) Enforcement Operations


Captain Juan Villanueva, commanding officer of Troop D, announces the results of Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP) enforcement operations conducted on Interstate 44 in Lawrence County on February 21, 2016, and in Greene County on February 22 and 23, 2016. The enforcement area was selected due to a history of criminal activity along the I-44 corridor as well as a high propensity for commercial vehicle violations.

During the operation in Lawrence County, troopers and a Missouri State Highway Patrol commercial vehicle officer stopped 22 commercial vehicles and 24 passenger vehicles. Additionally, troopers conducted 20 commercial vehicle inspections which resulted in two vehicles being placed out-of-service. The following is a list of enforcement contacts made during the operation.

Misdemeanor Drug Arrests -- 2
Commercial Vehicle Violation -- 6
Seat Belt Violations -- 5

Troopers also issued 64 warnings for various other offenses during these operations.

During the operations in Greene County, troopers and a Missouri State Highway Patrol commercial vehicle officer stopped 46 commercial vehicles and 31 passenger vehicles. Additionally troopers conducted 35 commercial motor vehicle inspections which resulted in two commercial vehicles and two drivers being placed out-of-service. The following is a list of enforcement contacts made during the operation.

Misdemeanor Drug Arrest -- 1
Speed Violations -- 3 (2 -- passenger vehicles, 1 -- commercial vehicle)
Commercial Vehicle Violations -- 8
Insurance Violations -- 3
Commercial Vehicle Hazardous Moving Violation -- 1
Driver License Violation -- 1
Seat Belt Violations -- 9
Non-Moving Violation -- 1

Troopers also issued 127 warnings for various other offenses during this operation.

Approximately 63 percent of Missouri fatal crash victims who are required to be restrained are NOT at the time of the traffic crash. The Patrol urges motorists to protect themselves and their passengers by making sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint. Join us in supporting the Drive To Zero Highway Deaths. Watercraft operators should ensure that everyone in the vessel is wearing an approved life jacket. Click It 4 Life And Wear It!!

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