Michigan State Police are targeting dangerous and distracted drivers on multiple roadways on Wednesday.
"The specific areas that we will be targeting are I-96, I-75, the Lodge and the Southfield. However, all patrols will be primarily looking for aggressive drivers, speeding, seatbelt violations, distracted drivers and other motor vehicle violations," MSP said on Twitter. " The initiative will start at 9 AM and last till the afternoon rush hour."
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Operation Slower to Lower: 96 and Old Plank Two stops already for 15 mph over the limit. Please make sure you stay at the speed limit. Marked and unmarked vehicles will be working 96, 39 M 10 and 75 all day. pic.twitter.com/vUdN5vb2BS
— MSP Metro Detroit (@mspmetrodet) August 28, 2019
MSP conducted a similar crackdown last week on I-96, I-75, M-10 and M-39, resulting in more than 365 traffic stops, mostly for speeding.
Here are the stats from the first of two days of Operation Slower to Lower:
— MSP Metro Detroit (@mspmetrodet) August 22, 2019
365 Traffic Stops
215 Speeding Violations
41 Seatbelt
30 Insurance
11 Driving on Suspended License
17 Distracted Driving
202 Verbal Warnings
The top speed was 101 mph. pic.twitter.com/wRNQHnMZ7b