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 Dan Crain
573-368-2345
January 21, 2010
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EMPHASIS: Troop I Announces Results Of January Enforcement Projects


Captain Lee Ann H. Kenley, commanding officer of Troop I, announces the results of two special enforcement projects conducted during the month of January.
On January 15, 2010, five troopers were assigned to an “Arrive Alive” speed enforcement project, which was conducted between the hours of 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Interstate 44 in Phelps County. Troopers stopped 65 vehicles, which resulted in two misdemeanor drug arrests and 60 traffic citations for the following offenses:
Speed: 44
No Seat Belt: 3
Commercial Motor Vehicle Violation: 1
Commercial Motor Vehicle Hazardous Moving Violation: 1
Hazardous Moving Violation: 1
Non-Moving Traffic Offense: 5
Driver’s License Violation: 2
Uninsured Motorist: 3
Warnings Issued: 69

On January 16, 2010, two troopers were assigned to a “Hazardous Moving” enforcement operation, which was conducted between the hours of 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. in Pulaski County. During the enforcement project the troopers stopped 16 vehicles, which resulted in15 citations being issued for speed and one for no insurance. The troopers also issued 16 warnings for traffic violations.
Captain Kenley stated, “Statistics show that speeding is a contributing factor to a large percentage of fatal traffic crashes. Please make “Arrive Alive” your motto, as you slow down and enjoy your next trip.”

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