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December 4, 2008

EMPHASIS: Results Of Selective Traffic Enforcement Operation On Interstate 70


Captain Robert L. Powell, commanding officer of Troop A, Lee’s Summit, announces the results of the Selective Traffic Enforcement Operation conducted on Interstate 70 in Jackson, Lafayette, and Saline counties on November 29, 2008.
Five officers focused their attention on Interstate 70 in the three counties. As a result of the 12-hour operation, one person was arrested for driving while intoxicated, one person was arrested for felony driving while intoxicated, seven arrests were made on misdemeanor warrants, 18 citations were issued for speed, six citations for no seat belt, one citation for a child restraint violation, two citations for driving on a suspended or revoked driver’s license, four citations for hazardous moving, five citations for non-moving violations, and one citation for no insurance. In addition, 33 warnings were issued and three motor vehicle crashes were investigated.
Captain Powell stated, “Troopers are working hard to make the roadways safe for the motoring public. Please remember to do your part and be a responsible driver.”
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