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

Troop C Headquarters- 891 Technology Drive, Weldon Spring, MO 63304


NEWS RELEASE

For further information please contact: Corporal Jeff Wilson
636-300-2800 ext. 3334
C01022
April 29, 2011

EMPHASIS: Results Of Operation P.R.O.T.E.C.T. In St. Louis County


Captain Ronald S. Johnson, commanding officer of Troop C, Weldon Spring, is pleased to announce the results of the Operation P.R.O.T.E.C.T. project that was conducted on Wednesday, April 27, 2011, in St. Louis County, on Interstate 270, south of Interstate 44. During the eight-hour project, 12 troopers focused their attention on violations that occurred within this construction/work zone.

As a result of the enforcement program, a total of 80 summonses and 94 warnings were issued. Of those summonses, 28 people were cited for exceeding the speed limit, 13 people were cited for no seat belt or child restraint, 29 people were cited for hazardous moving and non-moving violations, four people were cited for no insurance, and five people were cited for driving while revoked or suspended. In addition, one subject was arrested for an active felony warrant. During the eight-hour project, 92 vehicles were stopped.

“The construction zone in this area is a big project and we are committed to making it a safe place for the workers, as well as the motoring public,” said Capt. Johnson. "Please obey the reduced speed limits and be attentive while driving.



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