Increased traffic enforcement coming to Hwy 22 on Aug. 29
JACKSON, Tenn. — State agencies are aiming to have a safe start to the upcoming Labor Day weekend.
According to a press release from the Obion County Sheriff’s Department, several law enforcement agencies are partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office and Tennessee Highway Patrol to conduct a traffic enforcement campaign along Highway 22 in West Tennessee, from the Kentucky state line all the way to Mississippi.
The campaign, referred to as “Don’t let it be you on Highway 22,” is said to be taking place on Friday, August 29.
Obion County Sheriff’s Office Captain Scott Watkins states in the release: “As citizens, our greatest responsibility on the road is each other’s safety. Slow down, stay focused, and drive like the life in the next lane belongs to someone you love, because it just might.”
According to the release, participating agencies include:
- Tennessee Highway Patrol Districts 8
- Lake Co Sheriff’s Office
- Tiptonville Police Department
- Obion County Sheriff’s Office
- Union City Police Department
- Weakley County Sheriff’s Office
- Martin Police Department
- Gleason Police Department
- Dresden Police Department
- Henry County Sheriff’s Office
- Carroll County Sheriff’s Office
- Clarksburg Police Department
- Huntingdon Police Department
- McKenzie Police Department
- Henderson County Sheriff’s Office
- Lexington Police Department
- Chester County Sheriff’s Office
- Hardin County Sheriff’s Office
- McNairy County Sheriff’s Office
- Adamsville Police Department
The release states that funding for this operation is provided through a grant with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office.
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