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: Trooper Juston Wheetley
(636) 300-2800 ext. 3334
C2013-064
September 4, 2013

EMPHASIS: Results Of 2013 "Ride Of The Century" Enforcement Program


Captain Ronald S. Johnson, commanding officer of Troop C, Weldon Spring, announces the 2013 “Ride of the Century” enforcement totals. From August 30 through September 1, 2013, troopers combined efforts with local law enforcement agencies to combat reckless behavior of motorcyclists during the “Ride of the Century” motorcycle event in St. Louis.

Registration violations -- 19 summonses
No motorcycle endorsement -- 9 summonses
Speed -- 5 summonses
No insurance -- 7 summonses
No driver's license -- 2 summonses
Driving while suspended/revoked -- 6 summonses
Seat belt -- 7 summonses
Misdemeanor warrant arrest -- 2 arrests
Misdemeanor drug arrests -- 2 arrests
Tampering with motor vehicle -- 1 arrest
Resisting arrest -- 1 arrest
Warnings -- 14
Motorcycles towed -- 20


The Patrol encourages motorists and watercraft operators to protect themselves by making sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint and everyone in the vessel is wearing an approved life jacket. Click It 4 Life and Wear It!!!


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