NH State Police make 121 traffic stops in 5 hours on I-95

Sunday was not a good morning for speeders and aggressive drivers on Interstate 95.

State Police made 121 motor vehicle stops in five hours.

The New Hampshire State Police Special Enforcement Unit and Aviation Unit worked together between 6 a.m. and 11 a.m. as 56 motorists were stopped for speed violations in excess of 90 miles per hour.

Ten motorists were issued a summons for reckless operations after being clocked at traveling over 100 miles per hour, including three in excess of 115 miles per hour.

With the Memorial Day holiday weekend two weeks away State Police said they will utilize the aviation unit again as well as during peak commuter times.

NH State Police make a traffic stop on Sunday morning on I-95 (Jeff Hastings via NH State Police)

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