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B12073
July 5, 2012

EMPHASIS: Results of Commercial Motor Vehicle Enforcement Operation Conducted In Marion County

Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the results of a Commercial Motor Vehicle Enforcement Operation (SAFETE) conducted on June 24, 2012, in Marion County.

During the enforcement operation, which was funded by the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program, four officers issued 18 traffic citations, 42 warnings, and completed 10 commercial motor vehicle safety inspections. Of the traffic citations issued, 10 were issued for exceeding the speed limit, four were issued for seat belt violations, and four were issued for commercial motor vehicle violations.

"Traffic enforcement operations such as these are very important in keeping our highways safe," stated Captain Wilt. "Special enforcement operations will be conducted throughout the year in an effort to reduce traffic crashes."
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