Crime & Safety

MSP Cracking Down On Drivers On These Roads Wednesday

Michigan State Police will be enforcing extra patrols across several counties on Wednesday. Here's where you can expect them.

MSP will conduct extra patrols around Metro Detroit Jan. 29, 2020.
MSP will conduct extra patrols around Metro Detroit Jan. 29, 2020. (MSP)

MICHIGAN — Michigan State Police are cracking down on aggressive drivers across several Metro Detroit communities Wednesday.

Here's a look at what you can expect.

Oakland and Macomb counties

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Officers will conduct a joint traffic initiative with Oakland and Macomb County Sheriff’s offices along M-59 and M-53 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. until midnight.

Wayne County

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Troopers will be on the Lodge Freeway (M-10) between 8 Mile Road and Jefferson Avenue from 8 p.m. until midnight.

“The focus of these details will be aggressive traffic enforcement targeting distracted driving, reckless and careless driving, seatbelts, and excessive speed,” MSP said.

Michigan State Police has been conducting these enforcement zones since last year, resulting in more than 1,000 tickets and multiple arrests, WDIV reported.

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