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

Troop B Headquarters, 308 Pine Crest Drive, Macon, Mo 63552


NEWS RELEASE

For further information please contact: Sergeant Brent J. Bernhardt
(660) 385-2132
B09088
August 31, 2009

EMPHASIS: Results Of Selective Traffic Enforcement Operations Conducted In Troop B During August 2009


Captain John W. Elliott, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the results of Selective Traffic Enforcement Operations conducted in the Troop B area on August 23rd, and 28th.
From 4 p.m. on August 23, 2009, to 8 p.m., four Troop B officers focused their attention on U.S. Highway 63 in Randolph County, with a goal of detecting hazardous moving violations that contribute to traffic crashes. During this enforcement operation, which utilized a Patrol aircraft, officers issued 35 summonses and 49 warnings. Of the summonses issued, 25 were issued for speed, five were issued for seat belt violations, two were issued for hazardous moving violations, one was issued for a non-moving violation, and two were issued for insurance violations.
From 9 p.m. on August 28, 2009, to 3 a.m. on August 29, 2009, two Troop B officers focused their attention on highways located in Randolph County, with a goal of detecting impaired drivers and other traffic violations that contribute to traffic crashes. During this enforcement operation, officers arrested two individuals for driving while intoxicated, issued 7 summonses, and 29 warnings. Of the summonses issued, five were issued for speed, one for a stop sign violation, and one for hazardous moving violation.
“Troop B officers will continue to hold special enforcement operations such as these throughout the remainder of the year,” stated Captain Elliott. “Please do your part in keeping our highways safe by abiding by all traffic laws and making sure everyone in your vehicle is buckled up.”
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