The Tennessee Highway Patrol conducted Operation S.T.O.P. May 3-4 2007.

Statewide Results from Operation United S.T.O.P. at 8 sites across the state

• A total of 395 Hazardous Materials trucks were checked, including 466 moveable containers and 218 rental vehicles.
• 596 Safety Defects were found
• 329 trucks were checked by bomb or drug dogs
• 760 trucks were checked for radiological contaminants
• Stops resulted in 4 misdemeanor drug arrests.

Location Specific Results from Operation United S.T.O.P. in 2007

• I-81, MM 23 Greene County No D.L and fraudulent use of I.D.

General Facts on Tennessee Interstates & Highways

• Tennessee is less than a day’s drive from three-quarters of the U.S. population
• There are 11 interstates in Tennessee: I-24, I-26, I-40, I-55, I-65, I-75, I-81, I-155, I-240, I-440, I-640
• Approximately 27% of all interstate traffic in Tennessee is Commercial Vehicle Traffic
• Approximately 10% of all traffic in Tennessee is Commercial Vehicle Traffic

The Tennessee Department of Safety's mission is (www.tennessee.gov/safety) to ensure the safety and general welfare of the public. The department encompasses the Tennessee Highway Patrol, Office of Homeland Security and Driver License Services. General areas of responsibility include law enforcement, safety education, motorist services and terrorism prevention.