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

Troop G - 1226 W. Bus. 60/63, Willow Springs, MO 65793

News Release

For further information please contact: Sergeant Jeff Kinder
(417) 469-3121, ext. 3735
G-09144
September 9, 2014

EMPHASIS: Troop G Announces Results of Special Enforcement Operation



Captain Mark G. Inman, commanding officer of Troop G, releases the following information:

A total of 64 arrests and 62 warnings were issued in conjunction with a hazardous moving violation enforcement operation conducted in Howell County on September 6, 2014. The designated highways for this operation were U.S. Highways 60/63 and Missouri Highway 17. Totals from this operation include:

13 -- speed summonses
19 -- seat belt summonses
17 -- non-moving summonses
2 -- no driver license summonses
2 -- uninsured motorist summonses
4 -- other hazardous moving summonses
1 -- drug arrest
6 -- misdemeanor warrant arrests

Captain Inman says, "Hazardous moving violation operations are one tool the Missouri State Highway Patrol uses in order to make our roadways a safer place for Missouriās motorists. Please be careful when behind the wheel and always be a courteous driver."

In support of "The Drive To ZERO Highway Deaths," the Patrol encourages motorists to protect themselves and their passengers by making sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint. Watercraft operators should ensure that everyone in the vessel is wearing an approved life jacket. Click It 4 Life And Wear It!!

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