Massachusetts state police issue 200+ tickets in speeding crackdown

REVERE, Mass. (WWLP) – More than 200 citations were issued during a state police operation for speeding and aggressive driving on Tuesday.

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In a news release from the Massachusetts State Police, the day-long enforcement initiative was conducted on the North Shore and Carson Beach in South Boston. The operation was focused on addressing the dangers of speeding, aggressive driving and negligent operation.

Aggressive driving and speeding pose a risk to the public, and the state police highlight two incidents that injured troopers while on duty. A trooper remains in critical condition after a motorcycle struck a trooper outside their cruiser on Revere Beach Boulevard on June 23. The trooper propelled approximately 45 feet and was seriously injured. He remains in critical condition.

On July 4th, a trooper was struck by a moped after being called to a large crowd of several hundred gathered in a residential area in Revere, where individuals within the crowd ignited illegal fireworks from the middle of the street. The trooper is expected to recover

“Recognizing the impact of reckless behavior on the community and the lives of our recently injured Troopers, our leadership team developed a thoughtful plan that aligned with the Safer Communities Objective of our Department’s Excellence Initiative,” said Massachusetts State Police Superintendent Colonel Geoffrey Noble. “Every Trooper contributing to this enforcement effort understands our shared objective to deliver public safety education tailored to the needs of local communities, disrupt criminal behavior, and prevent future dangerous activity. We extend our gratitude to these dedicated women and men whose professionalism made this effort successful.”

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