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

Troop F Headquarters - 2920 North Shamrock Road - Jefferson City, MO 65102


News Release

For further information please contact: Sergeant Paul J. Reinsch
(573) 751-1000
April 4, 2012
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EMPHASIS: Safety Project--Cole, Callaway, And Boone Counties


Captain Gregory D. Kindle, commanding officer, Troop F Headquarters, Jefferson City, announced today the results of a commercial vehicle check that was held throughout Cole, Callaway, and Boone counties. During the operation, a total of 40 vehicles were stopped resulting in 12 arrests and 43 warnings. The violations were observed after a total of 34 vehicle inspections were initiated by troopers and commercial vehicle officers. One commercial vehicle was placed out-of-service.
If anyone observes an impaired or aggressive driver, please call the Missouri State Highway Patrol Emergency Hotline at 1-800-525-5555 or *55 on a cellular phone.

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