News Release

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June 11, 2009

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EMPHASIS: Troop I Announces Results of Enforcement Operations

Captain Lee Ann H. Kenley, commanding officer of Troop I, announces the results of two special enforcement operations. The first was conducted in Laclede County on June 1, 2009, and emphasized the detection of hazardous moving violations. The two troopers assigned to the detail stopped 19 vehicles, which resulted in 14 traffic citations and the issuance of 16 warnings. The following is a list of the enforcement activities:

Speeding: 7
Seat Belt Violations: 5
Non-Moving Offenses: 1
Driver’s License Violations: 1

The second special enforcement operation was conducted on June 2, 2009, in Phelps County. During that operation the three assigned officers placed their enforcement emphasis on detecting traffic violations committed by the operator’s of commercial motor vehicles. The officers also inspected commercial vehicles for safety and registration violations. A total of 23 commercial vehicles and one non-commercial vehicle were stopped during the eight-hour operation. The following is a list of the enforcement activities:

Speeding: 3
Commercial Motor Vehicle Violations: 6
Seat Belt Violations: 1
Warnings Issued: 105

Captain Kenley stated: “I would like to encourage everyone to make safe driving a priority in their life. In addition to obeying the rules of the road and being courteous when behind the wheel, please make buckling-up a habit for you and your family.”