The North Carolina State Highway Patrol along with the Division of Law Enforcement Wildlife Resources Commission released the totals for “On the Road, On the Water, Don’t Drink and Drive” campaign for the period of Saturday, May 23 through Monday, May 25.
“On the Road, On the Water, Don’t Drink and Drive” campaign is a multi-agency initiative that is designed to combine law enforcement resources to ensure that all motorist can safely travel the highway and waterways during the summer months.
The totals are reflective of each agencies collaborative enforcement efforts.
Highway Patrol total violations were 8887 and total violations for Wildlife Resources Commission was 756 statewide.
Troop B, that includes Bladen County and most of southeastern North Carolina, ranked first in most categories: There are 8 troops across the state:
DWI 289 84
Seatbelt Violations 1668 499
Child Restraint Violations 196 56
Equipment Violations 579 103
Driver License Violations 276 276
Registration Violations 1061 179