CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Increased police patrols along Interstate 64 from Huntington to Charleston are aimed at reducing what law enforcement officials call a spike in traffic crashes and unsafe driving.
The West Virginia State Police and the transportation enforcement division of the Public Service Commission are partnering in the enforcement effort.
The enhanced patrols have been conducted over the first few weeks of November. As a result, state police say nearly 300 motorists have been stopped for a variety of violations. They include speeding and cell phone use, among others.
Besides those stops, 65 commercial carrier vehicle inspections were performed. During those inspections, 198 violations were identified and 13 trucks were put out of service.
State police and the PSC say they believe the increased patrols will make a positive difference.