March blitz results in over 200 tickets and 8 arrests

 

 

Vincennes city and Knox County Law Enforcement released the stats from the  March Dangerous and Impaired Driving Enforcement Campaign.

Officials report that during the 24-day enforcement period, 214 tickets were written, and 8 arrests were made within Vincennes and Knox County. Also during the blitz, there were a total of 121 citations issued for speed, 53 citations for seatbelt violations and 8 suspended drivers cited. There were also 130 warnings issued for various traffic offenses.

Increased enforcement during March is a statewide effort supported by federal highway safety funding. The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute distributes funding to more than 250 participating Indiana law enforcement agencies.