(ROCKVILLE, MD) \u2013 Police in Montgomery County partnered to conduct \u201cOperation Gas Can\u201d, an initiative to combat illegal street racing and excessive exhaust noise.<\/p>\n
\u201cOperation Gas Can\u201d yielded 51 traffic stops, 40 citations, 30 warnings, eight equipment repair orders, and three arrests during the one-day initiative.\u00a0 The five-hour joint effort on Friday, October 30th, included troopers from the Maryland State Police Rockville Barrack and Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division along with officers from the Gaithersburg City Police Department, Montgomery County Police Department, and Maryland Transportation Authority Police.\u00a0 The Maryland Department of Transportation assisted by placing sign boards at local Park & Rides, to clearly indicate these lots are designated for commuters only.<\/p>\n
The coordinated effort among Montgomery County law enforcement partners is a response to recent citizen complaints in the region.\u00a0 \u201cOperation Gas Can\u201d is the fourth initiative to address aggressive driving, street racing and excessive noise caused by modified exhaust systems in Montgomery County this year.<\/p>\n
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CONTACT:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Office of Media Communications \u2013 msp.media@maryland.gov<\/p>\n
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