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DS2008-27
September 30, 2008

EMPHASIS: Results of Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Operation In Newton County


Captain Randy Beydler, commanding officer of Troop D, Springfield, announced today the results of a six-day commercial vehicle enforcement operation that was held in Newton County from September 3, 2008, to September 10, 2008. Four troopers were assigned to the federally funded overtime project. The primary focus was enforcement of hazardous moving violations committed near and by commercial motor vehicles.

During the operation, 221 drivers were stopped, 114 of which were operating a commercial motor vehicle. A total of 57 commercial vehicles were inspected and of the vehicles inspected, 35 were placed out of service for equipment violations. The troopers made a total of 147 arrests, and issued 469 warnings throughout the six days.

Arrests include:

30 Hazardous Moving Violations
33 Commercial Vehicle Violations
29 Seatbelt & Child Restraint Violations
10 Misdemeanor Criminal
10 Felony
35 Other