For Immediate Release
Posted: May 16, 2021

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Sgt. Christopher Storm
(603) 223-8500
Trooper First Class Sean Faherty

Enhanced Enforcement Detail, I-95 - Hampton Falls, NH

On the morning of May 16, 2021, between the hours of 6am and 11am, the New Hampshire State Police Special Enforcement Unit conducted an enhanced enforcement detail on Route 95 in the town of Hampton Falls with the purpose of targeting speed violations and other aggressive driving behavior. With the assistance of the State Police Aviation Unit, troopers were able to conduct 121 motor vehicle stops over the course of the detail. 46 motorists were stopped for speed violations in excess of 90 miles per hour, with an additional 10 motorists observed travelling over 100 miles per hour and were subsequently charged with Reckless Operation (3 of which were in excess of 115 miles per hour).

The NH State Police Special Enforcement Unit regularly interdicts elevated speed violations and other aggressive driving behaviors. Its members patrol across the state often utilizing the State Police aircraft during commuter traffic periods and holiday travel times with the goal of keeping New Hampshire’s roadways safe for all residents and visitors.

Photos courtesy of Jeff Hastings

photo of trooper conducting highway stop   photo of speed checked by aircraft sign   photo of trooper conducting traffic stop in interstate 95