SJPD conducts focused traffic enforcement operation
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — In response to citizen concerns regarding roadway safety, the St. Joseph Police Department’s Traffic Unit conducted a focused traffic enforcement operation on the Belt Highway on Thursday, July 17.
Officers made 61 traffic stops, issuing 40 citations and 22 warnings. SJPD also issued 23 tickets for expired or improperly displayed state license plates, and eight drivers were cited for operating a vehicle without valid insurance.
“The safety of our roadways is a top priority, and we take community concerns seriously,” said SJPD Police Chief Paul Luster in a Facebook post on Friday. “Enforcement projects like this help ensure all motorists are in compliance with laws designed to protect everyone on the road.”
The effort of the operation was aimed at improving compliance with traffic laws and promoting safer behaviors throughout the community.
SJPD also said that vehicles operated on public roadways must be properly licensed and insured.
The department noted, it will continue to prioritize hazardous moving violations and distracted driving, working to reduce crashes and improve public safety for all citizens.