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October 15, 2008

EMPHASIS: Results Of Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program SAFETE Operations Conducted By Troop A Officers During The Month Of September 2008

Captain Robert L. Powell, commanding officer of Troop A, announces the results of the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program SAFETE Operations conducted by Troop A officers during the month of September 2008. The goal of the operations was to target aggressive driving by commercial motor vehicle drivers and to detect violations that contribute to traffic crashes.
On September 3, 2008, four officers focused their attention on Interstate 35 in Clay County. As a result of the eight-hour operation, a total of two citations and 26 warnings were issued.
On September 9, 2008, four officers focused their attention on Interstate 70 in Jackson County. As a result of the eight-hour operation, a total of 39 citations, three felony drug arrests, one misdemeanor drug arrest, one misdemeanor warrant arrest, and 41 warnings were issued.
On September 15, 2008, four officers focused their attention on Interstate 70 in Lafayette County. As a result of the eight-hour operation, a total of nine citations, one other felony arrest, and 29 warnings were issued.
On September 18, 2008, four officers focused their attention on U.S. Highway 65 in Pettis County. As a result of the eight-hour operation, a total of 13 citations and 22 warnings were issued.
On September 22, 2008, four officers focused their attention on Interstate 29 in Platte County. As a result of the eight-hour operation, a total of 27 citations and 26 warnings were issued.
Captain Powell stated, “Troop A officers are working hard to keep the roadways safe for the motoring public. Please remember to obey the speed limit, pay attention to the job of driving, if you are going to drink, please do not drive, and always make sure everyone in your vehicle is properly secured by either a seat belt or an approved child safety seat.”
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