State troopers report a recent saturation patrol in Buchanan County took two drunk drivers off the road. Captain James E. McDonald, commanding officer Troop H, announced the results of a DWI saturation conducted in Buchanan County the night of May 2.

McDonald says four officers patrolled specific areas with a goal of detecting impaired drivers and other traffic violations that contribute to traffic crashes.

As a result of the operation, officers issued 22 citations and 53 warnings. The following is a list of enforcement contacts made during the saturation:
2–Driving while intoxicated arrests were made.
1–Citation was issued for a failed to yield violation.
2–Citations were issued for seat belt violations.
1–Citation was issued for a hazardous moving violation
5–Citations were issued for non-moving violations.
1–Citation was issued for a no driver’s license.
2–Citations were issued for suspended/revoked licenses.
7–Citations were issued for no insurance.
1–Citation was issued for speeding.

“Impaired driving poses a significant threat to motorists on Missouri’s roadways,” stated Captain McDonald. “One of the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s highest priorities is removing the impaired driver from our roadways. If drinking is part of your plans, choose a sober designated driver.”