MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
a division of the
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

Troop B Headquarters - 308 Pine Crest Drive - Macon, Missouri 63552


NEWS RELEASE

For further information please contact: Sergeant Brent J. Bernhardt
(660) 385-2132
B15041
April 6, 2015

EMPHASIS: Results Of Commercial Motor Vehicle Enforcement Operation Conducted In Troop B


Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the results of a commercial motor vehicle enforcement operation conducted in Marion County on March 30, 2015. During the SAFETE enforcement operation, which was funded by the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program, officers focused their attention on commercial motor vehicle violations. During the operation officers conducted 12 commercial motor vehicle inspections, issued nine citations, and 26 warnings. The following is a list of enforcement contacts made during the operation:
5 -- Citations were issued for exceeding the speed limit.
2 -- Citations were issued seat belt violations.
2 -- Citations were issued for commercial vehicle violations.
“Traffic enforcement operations such as this one are very important in keeping our highways safe,” stated Captain Wilt. “Special enforcement operations are conducted throughout the year in an effort to reduce traffic crashes.”
In support of "The Drive To Zero Highway Deaths," the Patrol encourages motorists to protect themselves and their passengers by making sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint. Watercraft operators should ensure that everyone in the vessel is wearing an approved life jacket. Click It 4 Life And Wear It!!
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