This initiative was conducted with the goals of reducing crashes and saving lives. “The collaboration of law enforcement officers for this traffic safety campaign is admirable and highlights the importance of high visibility enforcement,” said Colonel Michael Van Berkum, Chief of the Iowa State Patrol.
The dates of the project were selected after a 5 year review of crash data, which shows the month of August, being one of the deadliest months for motorists on these interstates.
In the 16 participating states, there were 8,582 traffic citations issued and 166 impaired drivers removed from the interstates. There were also 168 drug arrests made and 1,113 seatbelt citations issued.
In Iowa a total of 1,549 traffic citations issued and 18 impaired drivers taken off the road. There were 9 drug arrests and 41 seatbelt citations issued.
Last year, there were 5 fatalities – including 1 alcohol-related – during the 3 day Labor Day weekend.
I knew people would turn good news around and blame it on the States for being greedy. Good grief. I wish they could be this proactive every day to keep all those druggies and impaired drivers off the roads.
its for the children
Lots of money for the state.
The state wouldn’t have brought in dime one if people were not breaking the law.
have to justify a 70.000 to 90.000 dollar salary somehow
considering they can be gunned down filling up their cars? I think they are underpaid.
So could anyone. Law enforcement officers have a dangerous job. They choose to do that job and accept the wages that are offered along with the risks. It is not a reason to pay them more. How about teachers? They also can get gunned down. Firefighters? Political entities? Game wardens?
Congrats, you managed to mention one other profession that deals directly with taxpayers public safety. Try to stay with us and not go on a tangent.
not so much taxpayers safety, more like living off the taxpayer dollar.
ALL governments do.