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May 20, 2008

EMPHASIS: Results Of Selective Traffic Enforcement Operations Conducted By Troop B Officers On May 10, 2008 Through May 12, 2008


Captain John W. Elliott, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the results of three Selective Traffic Enforcement Operations conducted by Troop B officers.
On May 10, 2008, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., six Troop B officers focused their attention on U.S. Highway 63, in Adair, Macon, and Randolph counties with a goal of detecting hazardous moving violations. During this eight-hour enforcement program, which utilized a Patrol aircraft, officers issued 53 citations and 76 warnings. Of the citations issued, 31 were issued for speeding, nine were issued for seat belt violations, one was issued for a commercial motor vehicle violation, three were issued for non-moving violations, five were issued for license violations, and four were issued for insurance violations.
On May 10, 2008, from 11:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. on May 11, 2008, four officers focused their attention in Macon County with a goal of detecting intoxicated drivers and hazardous moving violations. During this four-hour enforcement program, officers issued seven citations and issued 23 warnings. Of those enforcement contacts one individual was arrested for driving while intoxicated, one citation was issued for a hazardous moving violation, two citations were issued for non-moving violations, one citation was issued for a license violation, and two citations were issued for insurance violations.
On May 12, 2008, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., four officers concentrated their efforts in a construction zone on U.S. Highway 63, in Randolph County. During this four-hour operation, officers issued 20 citations, 24 warnings, and made one arrest. Of the citations issued, 12 were issued for speeding, six were issued for seat belt violations, one was issued for a non-moving violation, one was issued for an insurance violation, and one warrant arrest was made.
“The purpose of special enforcement operations such as these are to improve the safety of motorists,” stated Captain Elliott. “We will be involved in more operations in the future and ask all drivers to help us in our effort by driving responsibly.”
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