Operation Safe Driver Week Starts July 12 with Reckless Driving in Focus

Operation Safe Driver Week runs July 12 through July 18, 2026, with law enforcement watching for reckless driving, speeding, distracted driving, following too closely, and other unsafe driving behaviors.

Truck drivers can expect extra traffic enforcement during CVSA’s Operation Safe Driver Week, scheduled for July 12 through July 18.

The annual enforcement initiative applies to both commercial motor vehicle drivers and passenger vehicle drivers. During the week, law enforcement will be watching for unsafe driving behaviors such as speeding, distracted driving, following too closely, fatigued or drowsy driving, unsafe lane changes, impaired driving, failure to wear a seat belt, and disregarding traffic signals.

This year’s focus is on reckless, careless, or dangerous driving.

What Officers Will Be Watching For

Operation Safe Driver Week is focused on driver behavior on the road. CVSA said reckless driving involves operating a vehicle with willful or wanton disregard for the safety of people or property. Careless or dangerous driving involves operating without due care and attention or without reasonable consideration for others on the road.

For truck drivers, that means common moving violations may draw additional attention throughout the week, especially behavior that appears aggressive, rushed, distracted, or unsafe in traffic.

States Flagged for Higher Moving Violation Shares

Overdrive, citing RigDig analysis of federal data, reported that moving violations recorded on inspection reports still account for a relatively small percentage of total violations nationwide. That share increased from just over 6% in 2023 to almost 8% in 2025.

The same analysis found that some states had much higher shares of moving violations on inspection reports. Delaware, Indiana, Georgia, and West Virginia were listed among the highest, with moving violations making up more than 20% of inspection report violations in those states.

That does not mean enforcement will only be concentrated in those states during Operation Safe Driver Week. The campaign is conducted across North America, but drivers who regularly run those states may want to be especially aware of speed, lane changes, following distance, and other moving violations during the July enforcement period.

What Happened During Last Year’s Campaign

During 2025 Operation Safe Driver Week, more than 8,700 vehicles were pulled over. Officers issued more than 2,500 tickets or citations and more than 3,500 warnings for unsafe driving infractions.

Commercial motor vehicle drivers received 3,230 warnings and 1,839 tickets or citations. Passenger vehicle drivers received 345 warnings and 665 tickets or citations.

Although the campaign applies to both cars and trucks, those 2025 numbers show commercial drivers accounted for most of the warnings and citations issued during last year’s initiative.

What Drivers Should Keep in Mind Before July 12

Operation Safe Driver Week is not a vehicle inspection event, but a traffic stop can still create problems for a driver if unsafe driving behavior is observed.

Before the campaign begins, drivers may want to pay closer attention to:

speed changes near work zones, towns, and metro areas
following distance in heavy traffic
lane changes near exits, merges, and construction zones
phone use or other distractions
seat belt use
fatigue after delays, early starts, or overnight schedules

The weeklong effort is meant to combine enforcement, education, and driver interaction with law enforcement. CVSA said driver-related behaviors are largely preventable, making them a key focus for reducing crashes, injuries, and deaths on the road.