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I01D09
January 16, 2009

EMPHASIS: Troop I Announces Results Of Arrive Alive Enforcement Operation



Captain Lee Ann H. Kenley, commanding officer of Troop I, announces the results of an “Arrive Alive” selective enforcement operation, which specifically targeted drivers exceeding the posted speed limit. The eight-hour operation, which was conducted in Phelps County on January 15, 2009, resulted in the assigned troopers stopping 36 passenger vehicles and three commercial motor vehicles. The results of this operation are as follows:

Speeding Violations: 23
Failure To Yield (Move Over Violation): 1
Driver’s License Violation: 1
Commercial Motor Vehicle Violation: 1
Vehicle Registration Violations: 2
Failure To Wear Seat Belt Violations: 2
No Insurance Violations: 3
Warnings Issued: 36

Captain Kenley stated there would be more enforcement operations such as this one throughout 2009, and that she would like to encourage all motorists to follow strictly the rules of the road. Captain Kenley added, “Please remember to dial *55 on your cellular telephone to report an emergency or to advise the Patrol of a serious traffic violation.”

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