WINDHAM and WINDSOR COUNTIES — During the early evening hours of May 2, Vermont State Police troopers from the Westminster barracks conducted a saturation patrol in Windham and Windsor counties in southeastern Vermont, concentrating their efforts on Interstate 91.
During the patrol, troopers initiated 31 traffic stops, while issuing a total of 39 VCVC traffic tickets and written warnings for various motor vehicle violations. One operator was found to be driving with a criminally suspended license and was arrested for the same.
Another operator was found to be driving down the interstate on a rim, without a tire affixed to it. The vehicle was towned from the interstate, and the operator was issued a VCVC for violation of Title 23 VSA 1092: Damaging surface of road.
The Vermont State Police would like to remind all motorists to consider using a designated driver or seek alternate transportation when planning to consume alcohol.
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