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FHP Issues 14,400 Tickets, Makes 163 Arrest During Holiday Weekend
June 9, 2011
During the Memorial Day holiday weekend, the Florida Highway Patrol issued more than 14,400 traffic citations and made 163 arrests for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
The FHP also cited more than 5,500 drivers for speeding and more than 2,700 for failure to buckle up, according to Col. David Brierton, FHP director.
During the four-day heightened enforcement period, FHP increased the number of troopers patrolling Florida’s roadways and used auxiliary troopers to augment FHP’s regular force.
“The Florida Highway Patrol is committed to safeguarding everyone on our highways,” Brierton said. “Through aggressive enforcement, we aim to prevent crashes and save lives, leading the way to a safer Florida.”
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5 Responses to “FHP Issues 14,400 Tickets, Makes 163 Arrest During Holiday Weekend”
bama, don’t you know they are only giving tickets because they care so much about you? That’s why they put you in jail for other “victimless” crimes too. Like drug possession, prostitution, gambling, etc. They are only showing you how much they care. You need to get on board with that or you will experience all of the love the state and your lovely fellow citizens like 429SCJ have to offer.
Remember: This is a free country. You can’t go around doing what you want. Our veterans and current military fought and fight for our rights. You don’t really have any rights.
bama when you are looking down at a traumatic amputation or worse your choices will grow few fast, be your own best friend, buckle up. Live! ,
Seat Belt laws are a joke. If a person is of legal age, they should be able to make their own choice whether or not to wear a seatbelt. It’s my life and if I don’t want to wear it, I shouldn’t have to. Can you say MONEY RACKET
Just glad I wasn’t one of them!!!!
Good job FHP