DETROIT – Michigan State Police conducted a traffic enforcement zone on I-696 in Macomb County on Wednesday.
"Today we are conducting Operation Eastside, which is extra enforcement in the area of I-696 between Hoover and I-94 starting at 11 AM. This is one of many details focusing on high crash areas and public complaints about speed and aggressive drivers," MSP said on Twitter.
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MSP has conducted similar enforcement zones around Metro Detroit, resulting in numerous citations, warnings and occasional arrests.
MSP released stats from Wednesday's I-696 crackdown:
- 136 stops
- 135 total citations
- 35 for speeding
- 32 for not wearing a seat-belt
- 22 for no insurance
- 3 for driving on suspended drivers license
- 7 for distracted driving
- Top speed: 95 mph