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

Troop H-3525 North Belt Highway-St. Joseph, MO. 64506


News Release

For further information please contact: Sergeant Sheldon Lyon
816-387-2345
H05125
May 29, 2012

EMPHASIS: Results Of 20-Mile Trooper Operation


Captain Duane L. Robinson, commanding officer of Troop H in St. Joseph, announces the results of a two-day enforcement operation in Troop H. The 20-Mile Trooper operation was conducted on Interstate 35 and U.S. Highways 36, 65, 71, and 169 on May 25, 2012 and May 28, 2012. The 20-Mile Trooper operation is designed to maximize visibility to reduce traffic violations and, ultimately, traffic crashes.
The following are the totals from the enforcement operation:

Driving While Intoxicated--1
Felony Driving While Intoxicated--1
Speed Summonses -- 71
Seat Belt Summonses -- 24
Following Too Close--4
Non-Moving Summonses -- 14
Driver’s License Summonses -- 3
Driving While Revoked--3
Uninsured Motorist Summonses -- 5
Misdemeanor Warrant -- 3
Misdemeanor Drug Arrest -- 1
Other Misdemeanor Arrest --1
Other Felony Arrest --1

Troopers also issued 198 warnings.

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