Take Back Our Highways: Day 5

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M50o93H7pQ09L8X1t49cHY01Z5j4TT91fGfr Take Back Our Highways: Day 5
Published: Sat, November 24, 2007 - 9:01 am
Last Updated: Saturday, November 24, 2007 - 9:11 am
State Troopers have made 13,501 traffic stops since "Take Back Our Highways" campaign started Monday. The enforcement blitz ends Sunday.


Alabama Department of Public Safety Media Release

Here is a statewide tally of trooper activity for Take Back Our Highways for Nov. 23, 2007.

Total traffic arrests: 3,009
Hazardous arrests: 1,942
Includes:
DUI: 43
Speeding: 1,520
Following too Closely: 32
Improper Lane Change: 18
Seat Belt/Child Restraint: 329
Non-hazardous arrests: 1,067
Total non-traffic arrests: 71
Total warnings: 122
Total assists: 83
Rural crashes: 87
Injuries: 28
Fatalities: 2

By way of comparison … the same day, Friday, Nov. 24, 2006.

Total hazardous arrests: 887
Total non-hazardous arrests: 430
Total warnings: 473
Total assists: 63
Rural crashes: 99
Injuries: 52
Fatalities: 5

This report does not include activity by participating sheriff and police departments.


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