![LA State Trooper Hammons Talks Construction Safety, Haz Mat Crews and Meth Labs](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/04/Trooper-Steven-Hammonds-photo-2-KPEL.jpg?w=980&q=75)
LA State Trooper Hammons Talks Construction Safety, Haz Mat Crews and Meth Labs
Trooper Stephen Hammons visited with "Mornings With Ken & Bernie" today and stressed safety in the many construction zones in Acadiana. Hammons said "lowered speed limits are in place to protect drivers as well as construction workers".
Hammons noted that fines are escalated in most construction areas by the local jurisdictions while in other areas of the country have blanket fines.
In addition to construction zones Hammons discussed the role of Haz Mat crews. Hammons said State Police Haz Mat crews work closely with local fire departments to expedite clean up of hazardous situations. Accidents keep the Haz Mat crews busy as do the rising number of meth labs being discovered in the area.
Listen to the full interview with Trooper Hammons:
More From News Talk 96.5 KPEL
![Trooper Hammons Discussed Handgun Etiquette And Emergency Vehicle Safety](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2013/04/Trooper-Stephen-Hammons-061212-photo-by-KPEL.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Trooper Hammons Says Basin Bridge Truck Violations Are Being Enforced](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2013/03/Trooper-Stephen-Hammons-061212-photo-by-KPEL.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Some Laws Don’t Apply On Private Property](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2013/02/Trooper-Stephen-Hammons-061212-photo-by-KPEL.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![La. State Police Offer Safety Tips For Dealing With Rainy Weather](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/08/Trooper-Stephen-Hammons-061212-photo-by-KPEL2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Trooper Hammons Says Holiday Was Dangerous](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/11/Trooper-Stephen-Hammons-061212-photo-by-KPEL2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Trooper Hammons Says Wildlife Accidents Should Be Reported](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/11/Trooper-Stephen-Hammons-061212-photo-by-KPEL.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![State Observes Child Passenger Safety Week](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/09/Trooper-Stephen-Hammons-061212-photo-by-KPEL1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![State Police Still Searching For Hit And Run Driver](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/09/Trooper-Stephen-Hammons-061212-photo-by-KPEL.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Trooper Hammons Clarifies Middle Turn Lane Use](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/08/Trooper-Stephen-Hammons-061212-photo-by-KPEL1.jpg?w=980&q=75)