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: Sergeant Al Nothum
(636) 300-2800 ext. 3340
C2012-076
September 24, 2012

EMPHASIS: Results Of Operation P.R.O.T.E.C.T. In St. Louis 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 Friday, September 21, 2012, in St. Louis County. During the eight-hour project, 10 troopers focused their attention on violations that occurred within the construction/work zone located on Interstate 270 between Interstate 44 and Manchester Road.

Speed -- 32 summonses
Seat Belt --16 summonses
Uninsured Motorists -- 7 summonses
Non-Moving Violations -- 23 summonses
Careless & Imprudent -- 1 summons
Failed To Yield -- 1 summons
Followed To Close -- 2 summonses
Other HMV Moving -- 4 summonses
Driving While Revoked -- 5 summonses
DWI -- 1 Arrest
Warnings -- 81


“I want to encourage everyone driving through work zones to obey the reduced speed limit and be attentive while driving,” said Captain Johnson.




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