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On Jan. 2, the Michigan State Police tweeted out a warning to drivers on Southfield Freeway. Urged by complaints about speeding on the freeway, they cautioned freeway users that police would be pulling over drivers at an increased rate.
We have received a lot of complaints about speed on the Southfield Freeway. We hear you! The Special Enforcement Section will be on the lookout for speeders on M39 for awhile. Hopefully drivers will slow down on their own. If not... Consider yourself warned. pic.twitter.com/gL1jryuj5d
— MSP Metro Detroit (@mspmetrodet) January 3, 2018
MSP has been chronicling their stops via Twitter. Drivers were pulled over for "minor infractions" like no seat belts or texting and driving.
Allen Park police also joined forces on Southfield Freeway to monitor drivers.
The MSP tweeted their progress on the crackdown on Wednesday, Jan. 3, saying, "We stopped 47 cars on the Southfield Freeway today. A few for speed, a few more for distracted driving, even more for tailgating and multiple lanes changes. Even stopped one for no brake lights."
We stopped 47 cars on the Southfield Freeway today. A few for speed, a few more for distracted driving, even more for tailigating and multiple lanes changes. Even stopped one for no brake lights. Also found four people with warrants. Best news being no crashes and driving 55. pic.twitter.com/ENbAQfeIFB
— MSP Metro Detroit (@mspmetrodet) January 4, 2018
The MSP also is providing some tips for drivers in this cold weather on their Twitter account.
Tip: If the shoulder is blocked you can continue on to a safe spot before you stop for Law Enforcement. Please don’t stop in the right lane. pic.twitter.com/fZCFhCwRxX
— MSP Metro Detroit (@mspmetrodet) January 3, 2018
Malak Silmi is an editorial intern at Metro Times. She studies journalism at Wayne State University.
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