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: Corporal Dallas Thompson
(636)300-2800 ext.3340
C2020-003
05/20/2020

EMPHASIS: Troop C Prepares For Memorial Day Weekend
Captain Stephen B. Ferrier, commanding officer of Troop C, announces that Troop C will be participating in enforcement operations throughout the Memorial Day weekend holiday counting period of 6 p. m., Friday, May 22, through 11:59 p.m., Monday May 25, 2020. The goals of the operations are to promote safety and reduce traffic crashes. Throughout the holiday weekend, troopers within Troop C will be participating in Operation C.A.R.E. (Crash Awareness & Reduction Effort). Troopers will be watching for all traffic violations and will be especially vigilant regarding distracted driving, impaired driving, aggressive driving, excessive speed, and seat belt violations. Troopers also will be available to help motorists in need of assistance.

In addition to Operation C.A.R.E., Troop C will conduct enforcement operations on May 22 and May 25. These operations will include speed saturations, DWI or criminal patrol operations, and hazardous moving operations.

The Memorial Day weekend is also an unofficial start to the boating season. Boating is a great pastime and troopers want everyone to enjoy themselves in a safe manner. Troop C marine enforcement troopers will be enforcing all boating laws and will be especially vigilant regarding careless watercraft operations throughout the holiday weekend. Never operate a boat while you are impaired, and never ride with an impaired operator. Please be courteous to others on the water, wear a life jacket, and obey the law regarding safe operation of a vessel and no wake zones. Troopers will also be available to help boaters in need of assistance.

Too many people die in traffic crashes each year in Missouri. The choices you make when you’re behind the wheel matter. Make good choices, so you’ll never have to say, “If I could just go back …”

Watercraft operators must consider the effect their actions have on others: Share the waterway and use common sense, good judgment, and courtesy to ensure the safety of all. Life jackets save lives. Wear It!!

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