Crime & Safety
State Troopers Targeting These 4 Highways Today
Motorists will see an increased police presence on these four interstates today. Here's a look at the Michigan State Police crackdown.
MICHIGAN —Michigan State Police troopers are targeting dangerous and distracted drivers along several highways Wednesday.
"The specific areas that we will be targeting are I-96, I-75, the Lodge and the Southfield,
" MSP said on Twitter. "However, all patrols will be primarily looking for aggressive drivers, speeding, seatbelt violations, distracted drivers and other motor vehicle violations. The initiative will start at 9 AM and last till the afternoon rush hour."
Operation Slower to Lower: 96 and Old Plank Two stops already for 15 mph over the limit. Please make sure you stay at the speed limit. Marked and unmarked vehicles will be working 96, 39 M 10 and 75 all day. pic.twitter.com/vUdN5vb2BS
— MSP Metro Detroit (@mspmetrodet) August" class="redactor-linkify-object">https://twitter.com/mspmetrode... 28, 2019
Here are the stats from the first of two days of Operation Slower to Lower:
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- 365 Traffic Stops
- 215 Speeding Violations
- 41 Seatbelt
- 30 Insurance
- 11 Driving on Suspended License
- 17 Distracted Driving
- 202 Verbal Warnings
- The top speed was 101 mph.
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