For Immediate Release
Posted: May 23, 2021

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Enhanced Enforcement Detail, I-93 Bow, NH I-95 Hampton Falls, NH

On the mornings of May 22 and 23, 2021, between the hours of 7am and 11am, the New Hampshire State Police Special Enforcement Unit conducted enhanced enforcement detail Saturday on I 93 in the town of Bow and Sunday on I 95 in the town of Hampton Falls. 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 110 motor vehicle stops over the course of the details.   31 motorists were stopped for speed violations in excess of 90 miles per hour, with an additional 9 motorists observed traveling over 100 miles per hour and were subsequently charged with Reckless Operation (2 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.