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

Troop C Headquarters- 891 Technology Drive, Weldon Spring, MO 63304

News Release

For further information please contact: Corporal Jeff Wilson
636-300-2800 ext. 3334
C010195
December 15, 2010

EMPHASIS: Results Of Operation P.R.O.T.E.C.T. In Jefferson County


Captain Ronald S. Johnson, commanding officer of Troop C, Weldon Spring, is pleased to announce the results of the Operation P.R.O.T.E.C.T. project that was conducted on Tuesday, December 14, 2010, in Jefferson County, on Interstate 55, near Missouri Route M. During the eight-hour project, 11 troopers focused their attention on violations that occurred within this construction/work zone.

As a result of the enforcement program, a total of 108 summonses and 104 warnings were issued. Of those summonses, 58 individuals were cited for exceeding the speed limit, 17 people were cited for no seat belt or child restraint, 21 people were cited for hazardous moving and non-moving violations, nine people were cited for no insurance, and one person was cited for driving while revoked or suspended. In addition, one felony drug and one DWI arrest was made. During the eight-hour project, 103 vehicles were stopped.

"The construction zone in this area is coming to an end and we hope that the public is pleased with our enforcement efforts," said Capt. Johnson. “For future construction work zones in this area: Please obey the reduced speed limits and be attentive while driving.”


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