Thirteen state CMV Crackdown Starts Today
State law enforcement agencies are taking part in a multiple day traffic blitz designed to reduce crashes and accidents involving CMVs.
The FMCSA’s Operation SafeDRIVE (Distracted Reckless Impaired Visibility Enforcement) is taking place February 28th through March 2nd, according to a news release from Kentucky State Police.
What States Are Participating?
States participating in the operation include:
- Kentucky
- Texas
- Oklahoma
- Arkansas
- Louisiana
- Mississippi
- Alabama
- Georgia
- Florida
- Tennessee
- South Carolina
- North Carolina
- Virginia
During Operation SafeDRIVE, officers will crack down on dangerous interstate driving behaviors such as aggressive driving, speeding, tailgating, failing to wear a seat belt, distracted driving, and driving under the influence.
Kentucky to Open Scale Facilities
Kentucky State Police (KSP) Commercial Vehicle Enforcement will “open scale facilities, ensuring commercial drivers follow safety regulations, including hours of service compliance, commercial driver license compliance, medical certification, and commercial motor vehicle credentialing.”
“We want Kentucky roadways to be safe for all drivers, and Operation SafeDRIVE is another way for us to ensure motorists are following the rules of the road,” says KSP Director for the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division Major Day. “By working together, we can make sure everyone makes it to their destinations.”
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