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: Sergeant Al Nothum
(636) 300-2800 ext. 3340
C010161
August 27, 2010

EMPHASIS: Troop C Operation P.R.O.T.E.C.T. Results In St. Louis 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 Thursday, August 26, 2010, in St. Louis County. During the eight-hour project, 10 troopers focused their attention on violations that occurred within the construction/work zone located between Manchester Road and Interstate 64 on Interstate 270.

As a result of the enforcement program, a total of 96 summonses and 99 warnings were issued. Of those summonses, 58 individuals were cited for exceeding the speed limit and a total of nine seat belt tickets were issued. The remainder of the summonses that were issued were for miscellaneous violations. During the eight-hour project, 113 vehicles were stopped for various traffic violations.

Captain Johnson said, “These types of operations that are conducted in construction/work zones make it safer for the motoring public, contractors, and state employees. Please obey the reduced speed limits and be attentive while driving through construction zones.”
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