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
C01005
January 24, 2011

EMPHASIS: Results Of Hazardous Moving Violation Project In Franklin County



Captain Ronald S. Johnson, commanding officer of Troop C, Weldon Spring, announces the results of a hazardous moving project conducted in Franklin County by Troop C.

On Friday, January 21, 2011, members of the Missouri State Highway Patrol conducted a hazardous moving violation project in Franklin County. During the eight hour project, four officers stopped a total of 34 vehicles. A total of 25 arrests were made and 28 warnings were issued. Among the arrests made, 8 were for speed, 6 for seat belt violations, and 6 for no proof of insurance. The remainder of the summonses issued was for miscellaneous traffic violations.

If you observe or suspect someone driving in an impaired or aggressive manner, motorists can report the incident to the Missouri State Highway Patrol at 1-800-525-5555 or cellular *55.





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