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
C01028
May 25, 2011

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 Monday, May 23, 2011, in St. Louis County, on Interstate 270, south of Interstate 44. During the eight-hour project 11 troopers focused their attention on violations that occurred within this construction/work zone.

As a result of the enforcement program, a total of 60 summonses and 47 warnings were issued. Of those summonses, 31 people were cited for exceeding the speed limit, two people were cited for no seat belt, 17 people were cited for hazardous moving and non-moving violations, six people were cited for no insurance, one person was cited for following too close, and three people were cited for driving while revoked or suspended. In addition, one person was arrested for felony possession of drugs and two subjects were arrested on outstanding misdemeanor warrants.

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




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