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

Troop G - 1226 W. Bus. 60/63, Willow Springs, MO 65793


News Release

For further information please contact: Sergeant Jeff Kinder
(417) 469-3121, ext. 3735
G-02151
February 2, 2015

EMPHASIS: Click It Or Ticket Enforcement Project Results

Captain Mark G. Inman, commanding officer of Troop G, releases the following information:

A total of 27 citations and 30 warnings were issued in conjunction with a Click It or Ticket seat belt enforcement operation conducted in Ozark County on January 30, 2015. Also, troopers made one arrest for driving under the influence of drugs, one felony drug arrest, and two misdemeanor warrant arrests. Totals from this enforcement effort include:

9 -- seat belt citations
11 -- non-moving violation citations
3 -- uninsured motorist citations
1 -- hazardous moving violation citation
2 -- no driver’s license citations
2 -- misdemeanor warrant arrests
1 -- felony drug arrest
1 -- arrest for driving while intoxicated (drugs)

“Motorists traveling on Missouri’s roadways can expect that members of the Missouri State Highway Patrol will do all we can to rid our roads of unsafe drivers," said Captain Inman. "Please help us by being the safest driver you can possibly be. Always pay attention to the task of driving, and please wear your seat belt at all times.”

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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