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OPERATION S.T.O.P.

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The Tennessee Highway Patrol conducted Operation S.T.O.P. May 3-4 2007.

Statewide Results from Operation United S.T.O.P. at 8 sites across the state

  • A total of 395 Hazardous Materials trucks were checked, including 466 moveable containers and 218 rental vehicles.
  • 596 Safety Defects were found
  • 329 trucks were checked by bomb or drug dogs
  • 760 trucks were checked for radiological contaminants
  • Stops resulted in 4 misdemeanor drug arrests.

Location Specific Results from Operation United S.T.O.P. in 2007

  • I-81, MM 23 Greene County No D.L and fraudulent use of I.D.

General Facts on Tennessee Interstates & Highways

  • Tennessee is less than a day’s drive from three-quarters of the U.S. population
  • There are 11 interstates in Tennessee: I-24, I-26, I-40, I-55, I-65, I-75, I-81, I-155, I-240, I-440,    I-640
  • Approximately 27% of all interstate traffic in Tennessee is Commercial Vehicle Traffic
  • Approximately 10% of all traffic in Tennessee is Commercial Vehicle Traffic

 

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