Michigan State Police: 135 tickets issued during I-696 crackdown

Michigan State Police trooper conducts traffic stop. (WDIV)

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

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