VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 23A1007566

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Tyler Silva                        

STATION: Williston                    

CONTACT#: 802-878-7111

DATE/TIME: November 17, 2023, 1330-1500

INCIDENT LOCATION: I-89, Williston Rest Area

VIOLATION: Saturation Patrol

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On November 17, 2023, between 1330 and 1500 hours, Troopers assigned to the Williston Barracks conducted a saturation patrol on I-89 in the town of Williston in the vicinity of the Williston Rest Stop. The purpose of the patrol was to detect and identify aggressive drivers while enforcing motor vehicle laws and promoting safe driving.

Details:

•            Troopers involved: 3

•            Number of traffic stops: 9

•            Number of traffic tickets issued: 5

•            Number of written warnings issued: 4

Highlights:

- Five operators were stopped for travelling in excess of 20 MPH over the posted speed limit

As we enter the busy holiday travel season, The Vermont State Police would like to remind all motorists to drive responsibility, utilize a sober driver, leave a safe distance between vehicles, plan ahead, put their phones down and keep their heads up while driving.