Captain Robert L. Powell, commanding officer of Troop A, Lee’s Summit, MO, announces upcoming plans for Troop A officers to participate in Operation C.A.R.E. and 20-Mile Trooper enforcement programs over the 2014 Memorial Day weekend.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol will be participating in Operation C.A.R.E. (Combined Accident Reduction Effort) during the long holiday weekend. This means every available officer will be on the road enforcing traffic laws and assisting motorists.
Additionally, Troop A officers will be conducting a 20-Mile Trooper project on Interstates 70, 35, 29, 49, and 470, and U.S. Highway 50 in the Troop A area on May 23, 2014 and May 26, 2014. During this enforcement program, troopers will be assigned to 20-mile intervals in an effort to maximize visibility with a goal of reducing traffic crashes over the holiday weekend.
“Memorial Day is typically one of the heaviest traveled holidays in Missouri,” stated Captain Powell. “I would like to urge all motorists to make sure safe driving is a part of your plans. Make sure everyone is wearing a seat belt, and never drink and drive. Should you be celebrating the holiday on the water, I want to remind everyone to ensure they are wearing an approved life jacket while in a vessel and don’t operate a vessel while drinking.”
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!!!
Troop A Prepares For The 2014 Memorial Day Holiday Weekend
No comments:
Post a Comment