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June 20, 2011

EMPHASIS: The Missouri State Highway Patrol Reminds Everyone The "HEAT Is On"

Captain Ronald S. Johnson, commanding officer of Troop C, Weldon Spring, announces the kick off of the “HEAT Is On” enforcement campaign on Interstate 70 in Warren, St. Charles, and St. Louis counties starting at 6:00 a.m., June 24 through 6:00 a.m. on June 25, 2011. The three-month “HEAT Is On” campaign will run from June 21 through September 22.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol along with other law enforcement agencies will be looking out for speeders, drivers who aren’t wearing seat belts, and drunk drivers. For the past five years, Missouri has recorded the highest number of fatal and serious injury crashes between July and September. In the summer of 2010, 258 people were killed and 1,716 suffered disabling injuries.

“If we all work together and obey the posted speed limits, pay attention, and don’t get behind the wheel after consuming alcohol, lives will be saved this summer,” said Captain Ronald S. Johnson.

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