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I-44 Speed Enforcement Results Released

09/26/2016

                        

 

 

 

 

Local law enforcement recently joined agencies from six states across the area in a high visibility speed enforcement effort. From Sept. 23-25, three deputies participated in the area’s first Regional Speed Enforcement Campaign. Spearheaded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the State Highway Safety Offices. Officers from city, state and county law enforcement agencies in Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska, Arkansas and Oklahoma joined forces to conduct a high visibility enforcement effort cracking down on motorists who were driving too fast for conditions or exceeding the speed limit.

 

From Sept. 23-25, these officers covered approximately 869 miles of roadway in Missouri and issued four (4) citations. 67 warnings were also issued.  With the strong presence of law enforcement, organizers intended to put motorists on notice and encourage safe driving practices.

 

“This was an effort to deter aggressive driving, including excessive speed. Large scale mobilizations such as this one have had a positive impact on reducing speed and encouraging safe driving,” said Sheriff Brad DeLay.

 

NHTSA estimates that nationwide, 9,536, people were killed in speed-related crashes in 2015. This represents over 27 percent of the 35,092 people killed in all traffic crashes. “We plan to continue these high visibility efforts to encourage drivers to obey all laws, in pursuit of our goal of saving lives,” said Sheriff DeLay.