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

Troop G - 1226 W. Bus. 60/63, Willow Springs, MO 65793


News Release

For further information please contact: Sergeant Jeff Kinder
(417) 469-3121, ext. 3735
G-05152
May 7, 2015

EMPHASIS: Troop G Announces Results Of Special Enforcement Operation

A total of 20 citations and 21 warnings were issued in conjunction with a hazardous moving violation enforcement operation conducted in Douglas County on April 25, 2015. Also, troopers arrested three persons for driving while intoxicated and one person for drug possession. Totals from this enforcement effort include:

5 -- seat belt citations
11 -- speed citations
1 -- non-moving violation citation
2 -- uninsured motorists citations
1 -- hazardous moving citation
3 -- arrests for driving while intoxicated
1 -- arrest for drug possession

Captain Inman says, “Hazardous moving violation operations are one tool the Missouri State Highway Patrol uses in order to make our roadways a safer place for Missouri’s motorists. Please be careful when behind the wheel and always be a courteous driver.”

In support of “The Drive to Zero Highway Deaths,” the Patrol encourages motorists to protect themselves and their passengers by making sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint. Watercraft operators should ensure that everybody in the vessel is wearing an approved life jacket. Click It 4 Life And Wear It!!
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