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

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


News Release

For further information please contact: Sergeant Jason M. Pace
417-895-6868
D252014
September 18, 2014

EMPHASIS: Troop D Announces Results Of Brake Safety Awareness Week

The Commercial Motor Vehicle Enforcement Division of the Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop D, in conjunction with the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, participated in "Brake Safety Awareness Week,” from September 7-13, 2014. "Brake Safety Awareness Week" is an educational outreach program designed to train companies, drivers, and mechanics about proper brake adjustment limits and air brake system inspections. As a result, 84 truck/trailer combinations were checked. A total of 45 trucks were placed out-of-service, including 7 for brakes that were out of adjustment, 19 for faulty brake components, and 19 for other violations.

In support of "The Drive To ZERO Highway Deaths," the Patrol encourages motorists to protect themselves and their passengers by making sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint. 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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