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

Troop E Headquarters - 4947 Highway 67 North - Poplar Bluff, MO 63901


News Release

For further information please contact: Corporal Clark D. Parrott
(573) 840-9500, ext. 3532
12041345
December 4, 2013

EMPHASIS: Troop E Cautions Motorists: Winter Storm Forecasted


Captain George E. Ridens, commanding officer of Troop E, Poplar Bluff, reminds motorist to adjust their driving habits to the winter season.
Make sure everyone in the vehicle is wearing a seat belt and only travel in adverse weather when it is absolutely necessary. If you find yourself out in winter weather, slow down and drive a speed that is appropriate for the conditions. Make sure to leave extra room between your vehicle and the one in front of you. Also, when the temperature is near freezing, the roadway may look wet when in fact ice is forming and that transition is very dangerous.
Captain Ridens stated, "Take the stress out of winter driving by watching the weather and planning activities around pending storms.”

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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