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April 14, 2010
Operation Air, Land & Speed Yields 2,285 Violations on Interstates 295, 85 & 77

RICHMOND – Dangerous motorists traveling Interstates 295, 85 and 77 Monday and Tuesday kept Virginia State Police busy. State police conducted its Operation Air, Land & Speed traffic safety campaign April 12 and April 13, 2010, on the designated interstate corridors in an effort to reduce traffic crashes, injuries and fatalities.

Troopers and supervisors stopped a total of 1,025 speeders, 347 reckless drivers and four drunk drivers during the two-day safety effort on I-295, I-85 and I-77. In addition, 100 adult and child seat belt violations were cited and 12 felony/drug arrests were made. There were zero traffic fatalities on the designated interstates during the enforcement period.

The last time state police targeted these specific interstates was in June 2009. That two-day enforcement operation yielded 1,015 speeding and 442 reckless driving summonses and arrests. There was one DUI arrest. A total of 56 safety belt violations were cited and five felony/drug arrests were made.

The comprehensive enforcement project utilized troopers, supervisors and motor carrier troopers. State police operational duties on other interstates, primary and secondary roads were not affected during the operation. Funding for the enforcement initiative was provided through federal highway safety monies.

Funds generated from summonses issued by Virginia State Police go directly to court fees and the state’s Literary Fund, which benefits public school construction, technology funding and teacher retirement.

Operation Air, Land & Speed Summonses/Arrests (April 12-13, 2010)