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

Troop I Headquarters, P.O. Box 128, Rolla, Mo. 65402

NEWS RELEASE

For further information please contact: Sergeant Cody H. Fulkerson
(573)368-2345 Ext; 3953
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May 25, 2016

EMPHASIS: Troop I Prepares For Memorial Day Traffic

Captain James W. Remillard, commanding officer Troop I, Rolla, MO, announces that Troop I will be participating in enforcement operations throughout the Memorial Day weekend. The objective of these operations is to promote safety and reduce traffic crashes. Throughout the holiday weekend, troopers within Troop I and the entire state will be participating in Operation C.A.R.E. (Combined Accident Reduction Effort). In addition to Operation C.A.R.E., Troop I will also participate in the statewide peak travel crash reduction enforcement programs during the peak travel periods on Friday, May 27, and Monday, May 30. During this operation, Troop I troopers will be assigned to 20-mile stretches of Interstate 44 to maximize visibility. Enforcement efforts on secondary roads within Troop I will be conducted during the same timeframe. Over the entire holiday weekend, troopers will aggressively enforce all traffic violations and will be especially vigilant to excessive speed, careless and imprudent driving, and aggressive driving violations. Troopers will also be available to help motorists in need of assistance. This year’s Memorial Day weekend counting period is from 6 p.m. on Friday, May 27, 2016 to 11:59 p.m. on Monday, May 30, 2016.

“Traditionally, the Memorial Day weekend is the kick-off to the summer vacation months,” said Capt. Remillard. “All of us here at Troop I would like to wish everyone a safe summer, filled with wonderful memories. Please ensure safety is a priority as you travel our highways, lakes and rivers.”

The only 100 percent survivable traffic crash is the one that never happens. Make sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint. Every day, as we travel on Missouri’s roadways, we trust that every driver on the road is going to obey the speed limit, pay attention and drive sober. “Don’t Violate The Trust.”
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