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August 1, 2008

EMPHASIS: Results Of Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program SAFETE Operations Conducted By Troop A Officers During The Month Of July 2008


Captain Robert L. Powell, commanding officer of Troop A, Lee’s Summit, announces the results of the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program SAFETE Operations conducted by Troop A officers during the month of July 2008. The goal of the operations was to target aggressive driving by commercial motor vehicle drivers and detecting violations that contribute to traffic crashes.
On July 7, 2008, three officers focused their attention on Interstate 70 in Lafayette County. As a result of the eight-hour operation, a total of 5 traffic citations, three misdemeanor warrant arrests, one other misdemeanor arrest, and 21 warnings were issued.
On July 9, 2008, four officers focused their attention on U.S. Highway 65 in Pettis County. As a result of the eight-hour operation, a total of 18 traffic citations and 15 warnings were issued.
On July 14, 2008, four officers focused their attention on Interstate 29 in Platte County. As a result of the eight-hour operation, a total of 17 traffic citations and 24 warnings were issued.
On July 18, 2008, four officers focused their attention on U.S. Highway 71 in Cass County. As a result of the eight-hour operation, a total of 13 citations and 33 warnings were issued.
On July 21, 2008, three officers focused their attention on Interstate 35 in Clay County. As a result of the eight-hour operation, a total of 7 citations and 22 warnings were issued.
On July 25, 2008, four officers focused their attention on Interstate 70 in Jackson County. As a result of the eight-hour operation a total of 21 citations, seven misdemeanor warrant arrests, and 27 warnings were issued.
On July 29, 2008, four officers focused their attention on Interstate 70 in Lafayette County. As a result of the eight-hour operation a total of 9 citations and 32 warnings were issued.
On July 31, 2008, four officers focused their attention on U.S. Highway 50 in Pettis County. As a result of the eight- hour operation a total of 10 citations and 27 warnings were issued.
Captain Powell stated, “Troop A officers are working hard to help keep the roadways safe. I would like to remind motorists to report any aggressive driver by calling the Patrol’s toll free emergency telephone numbers of 1-800-525-5555 or cellular *55.”