The Indiana State Police’s Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division (CVED) recently conducted a specialized enforcement operation targeting U.S. 30. The effort spanned the route from Illinois to the Ohio state line, with support from the Lowell, Bremen, and Fort Wayne posts.
CVED’s mission primarily centers on monitoring trucks exceeding 10,000 lbs., ensuring that they adhere to federal and state laws crafted specifically for large commercial vehicles. The operation addressed unsafe practices and encouraged compliance for a safer highway environment.
Results of the Operation
The enforcement blitz produced significant findings of unsafe practices among commercial vehicle operators. These results included a variety of violations, inspections, and incidents:
- Speeding Violations: 47 total (15 tickets issued and 32 warnings given)
- Seatbelt Violations: 7 instances
- Other Violations: 43 reported cases
- Criminal Defendants: 2 individuals
- Truck Inspections Conducted:
- 29 Level 3 inspections
- 10 Level 2 inspections
- 3 Level 1 inspections
- Total Violations Uncovered in Inspections: 126 infractions recorded
Key Focus Areas
The operation specifically targeted the ten major causes of commercial vehicle crashes. These included:
- Following too closely
- Disregarding traffic control devices
- Unsafe or improper lane changes
- Speeding or driving too fast for conditions
- Failure to yield
- Operating a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) while fatigued or ill
- Seatbelt non-compliance in CMVs
- Operating a CMV with a radar detector
- Texting while driving
- Using a handheld cellphone in a CMV
Advancing Compliance and Awareness
During the campaign, Sgt. Dale Turner emphasized the importance of the division’s ongoing work. “The Indiana State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division remains committed to ensuring commercial vehicles remain compliant with applicable laws and regulations. Focused efforts like this raise awareness and voluntary compliance with those laws and regulations,” Turner stated.
Why These Efforts Matter
These targeted enforcement measures are critical in improving highway safety by addressing crash-related behaviors at their root. By raising awareness and identifying violations, agencies like Indiana’s CVED ensure commercial vehicles operate in a way that prioritizes public safety.
Source: Truckers News
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