Clayton Police During Operation Slow Down

Clayton Police stop a car on North O'Neil Street during Operation Slow Down. Police issued 209 citations during the campaign.

209 Cited By Clayton Police During Operation Slow Down - Clayton Police issued 209 citations during Operation Slow Down – No Need To Speed last week. The campaign ran from April 2 to April 8. Officers issued 141 citations for speeding, 5 for driving with a revoked license, 2 DWI arrests, and 2 drug arrests. Police Chief Glen Allen said officers participated in seven special emphasis patrols and concentrated on areas of Clayton that had consistent speeding and/or collision problems such as Lombard Street , O’Neil Street , and US70. In Clayton and statewide, speed and irresponsible driving are the leading causes of automobile collisions. “Hopefully, this and similar traffic safety campaigns will help drivers focus their attention on observing posted regulations long after Operation Slow Down has concluded. Motorists need to be careful at all times, not just during these special operations,” Chief Allen stated.