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December 4, 2007

EMPHASIS: November 2007 Selective Traffic Enforcement Results For Troop B


Captain John W. Elliott, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces results of Selective Traffic Enforcement Operations conducted in the Troop B area during the month of November 2007. The goal of these additional traffic enforcement operations is to detect hazardous moving violations and other traffic violations that contribute to traffic crashes.
On November 9, 2007, six officers focused their attention on U.S. Highways 61 and 63, throughout the Troop B area, and utilized a Patrol aircraft. During the eight-hour operation, officers made 52 arrests and issued 59 warnings. Of those arrests, 38 individuals were cited for speeding, five individuals were cited for seat belt violations, three individuals were cited for commercial motor vehicle violations, one individual was cited for a hazardous moving violation, and five individuals were cited for non-moving violations.
On November 10, 2007, four officers focused their attention on various highways throughout the Troop B area. During the four-hour operation, officers made 12 arrests and issued 38 warnings. Of those arrests, two individuals were arrested for driving while intoxicated, four individuals were cited for speeding, one individual was cited for failure to yield the right-of-way, three individuals were cited for seat belt violations, and two individuals were cited for insurance violations.
“The Patrol is committed to promoting safety on our highways,” stated Captain Elliott. “Every day troopers work on our roads to save lives, but we need your help. Please drive safely and obey all Missouri traffic laws.”
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