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

Troop B Headquarters - 308 Pine Crest Drive - Macon, Missouri 63552


NEWS RELEASE

For further information please contact: Sergeant Brent J. Bernhardt
(660) 385-2132
B15115
November 19, 2015

EMPHASIS: Results Of Troop B DWI Saturations Conducted In November 2015


Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the results of DWI saturations conducted throughout the Troop B area. The saturations were conducted from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. on November 14, 2015 and November 15, 2015. During the enforcement operations, troopers patrolled specific areas with a goal of detecting impaired drivers and other traffic violations that contribute to traffic crashes. As a result of the operations, troopers made three arrests for driving while intoxicated, and issued six traffic citations and 33 warnings. The following is a list of traffic citations issued:
2 - Citations were issued for exceeding the speed limit.
1 - Citation was issued for careless and imprudent driving.
2 - Citations were issued for hazard moving violations.
1 - Citation was issued for a seat belt violation.
"The Patrol will conduct more traffic enforcement programs in the upcoming months," stated Captain Wilt. "The Missouri State Highway Patrol is very serious about removing the impaired driver from our roadways. If drinking is a part of your plans, choose a sober designated driver."
Approximately 63 percent of Missouri fatal crash victims who are required to be restrained are NOT at the time of the traffic crash. The Patrol urges motorists to protect themselves and their passengers by making sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint. Join us in supporting the Drive To Zero Highway Deaths. Watercraft operators should ensure that everyone in the vessel is wearing an approved life jacket. Click It 4 Life And Wear It!!


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