Results of Recent Traffic Enforcement Effort

The Iowa State Patrol is pleased to announce that during the February 15 Highway 218 Avenue of the Saints enforcement efforts there were ZERO traffic fatalities or crashes reported on that state-wide roadway.   Over 600 traffic enforcement contacts were made, as well as multiple motorists assist during the reporting hours.    One concern that continues to be a statewide issue is SPEEDING.    136 citations were issued for speed and another 113 warnings for the same during this effort.   Driving the posted speed limit is still very important for overall safety.