Troopers report back on holiday traffic enforcement

Troopers conducted a high-visibility enforcement campaign from Nov. 27 to Dec. 1.

Troopers report back on holiday traffic enforcement

State and Wildlife Troopers issued more than 200 traffic citations across Alaska during the week of Thanksgiving, according to a Dec. 4 press release from the Department of Public Safety.

Troopers conducted a high-visibility enforcement campaign from Nov. 27 to Dec. 1 in an attempt to crack down on speeding, drunk driving and other traffic violations. According to the release:

  • 232 citations were issued.
  • 10 misdemeanor DUI arrests were made.
  • 8 motorists were charged with driving on a suspended or revoked license.
  • 27 Report Every Dangerous Driver Immediately (REDDI) reports were made. Of those contacted, five were found not to be driving under the influence.
  • Troopers investigated 39 damage-only collisions, nine injury crashes and no fatal collisions.
  • 53 citations were issued for speeding and 60 citations were issued for seat belt or other occupant restraint violations.
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