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B12033
March 6, 2012
EMPHASIS: Troop B Results of February 2012 "Click It Or Ticket" Enforcement Program
Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the results of the “Click It Or Ticket” program that was conducted on Friday, February 24, 2012. Law enforcement agencies throughout Missouri participated in this statewide effort to get more motorists to buckle up and save more lives.
Preliminary totals show that during this enforcement campaign, Troop B officers stopped 157 vehicles, which resulted in 32 seat belt citations being issued. In addition to investigating two traffic crashes and issuing 153 warnings, troopers also either issued citations or made arrests for the following offenses:
5 - Driving While Intoxicated
54 - Speed
3 - C & I
2 - No Child Restraint Seat
7 - Other Hazardous Moving Violations
2 - Stop Sign Violations
6 - Non-moving violations
2 - License Violations
12 - Insurance Violations
3 - Felony arrests
2 - Misdemeanor drug violations
1- Misdemeanor Warrant Arrest
Despite evidence proving the benefits of wearing a seat belt, nearly one in four Missouri motorists are still not making it click. Seven out of 10 Missourians killed in traffic crashes are unbuckled.
"Our message is simple, seat belts save lives and prevent injuries," stated Captain Wilt. "Please ensure everyone in your vehicle is properly restrained either with a seat belt or a child restraint system."
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