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

Troop C Headquarters- 891 Technology Drive, Weldon Spring, MO 63304


NEWS RELEASE

For further information please contact: Corporal Jeff Wilson
636-300-2800 ext. 3334
C101007
March 26, 2010

EMPHASIS: Troop C Operation P.R.O.T.E.C.T Results In Franklin County


Captain Ronald S. Johnson, commanding officer of Troop C, Weldon Spring, is pleased to announce the results of the Operation P.R.O.T.E.C.T. project that was conducted on Wednesday, March 24, 2010, in Franklin County, on Missouri Highway 100. During the eight-hour project, 10 troopers focused their attention on violations that occurred in the construction/work zone on MO 100, east of Washington, MO.

As a result of the enforcement program, a total of 79 summonses and 84 warnings were issued. Of those summonses, 46 individuals were cited for exceeding the speed limit, 12 for no seat belt, three for no insurance, three for driving while revoked or suspended, and one for following too close. In addition, 11 individuals were cited for other non-moving violations and two arrests were made for misdemeanor drug violations and one arrest was made for DWI. During the eight-hour project, 103 vehicles were stopped.

“Franklin County has and is going to continue to have numerous work zones this summer," said Capt. Johnson. “Please obey the reduced speed limits and be attentive while driving through construction zones.”


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