MEDIA ADVISORY September 2, 2003
North Carolina Department of Crime Control and Public Safety
Michael F. Easley, Governor	Bryan E. Beatty, Secretary

MEDIA ADVISORY

TO:

News Directors and Editors

FROM:

F/Sgt. Everett Clendenin
NCSHP Public Information Officer

RE:

Highway Patrol Aggressive Driving Labor Day Arrests Results

Listed below are the arrests made statewide by the Highway Patrol during the aggressive driving crackdown over the Labor Day weekend.

Violation	Total
DWI	205
Reckless Driving	165
Speeding	4921
Following Too Close	189
Seat Belt Violation	1640
Child Restraint Violation	135
Move Over Violations	125
Other Violations	2594
Commercial Motor Vehicle Violations	282
Total Charges	10256

1,216 of these violations occurred in a work zone.

If any further information is needed please call 919-733-5027

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