TDOS MAKING A S.U.P.E.R. EFFORT TO SLOW DOWN SPEEDING TRUCKS
Nashville, Tenn – Speeding truck drivers beware. Tennessee’s Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (CVE) officers are on high alert and looking for truckers who drive too fast and commit other moving violations.
The Tennessee Department of Safety’s (TDOS) CVE division is conducting the “Stepped Up Patrol Enforcement Results” (SUPER) program targeting operators of commercial vehicles.
“Speeding is a leading factor in traffic crashes. Through this statewide enforcement campaign, we’re targeting drivers whose aggressive behavior makes it unsafe for other motorists,” said Department of Safety Commissioner Fred Phillips. “Our message is clear - slow down and drive safely.”
The SUPER program focuses on commercial vehicles with an emphasis on moving violations, particularly speeding trucks. The goal of the program is to improve the overall safety on Tennessee’s roadways by reducing the number of commercial motor vehicle crashes in heavily trafficked areas. While CVE officials are stationing one patrol unit every twenty-five miles on the Interstate system in Tennessee, the SUPER program will concentrate on the four metropolitan cities: Memphis, Nashville, Chattanooga and Knoxville.
“While most truck drivers operate in a safe, responsible manner, we’re going to stop the ones who are not,” said Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Lt. Colonel Randy Caplinger. “We’re putting a patrol unit in every county in Tennessee that has an interstate running through it. To further ensure big trucks are operating safely, CVE officers will conduct a safety inspection of drivers and their records on every traffic stop during this initiative.”
The Tennessee Department of Safety (www.tennessee.gov/safety) is responsible for ensuring the safety and general welfare of the traveling public. Comprised of 23 divisions, the department’s general areas of responsibility include law enforcement, safety education and motorist services including the issuance of driver licenses and title and registration activities. The department and its highly trained staff of Troopers and CVE officers are responsible for safety on more than 15,000 miles of state and federal highways.
TENNESSEE HIGHWAY PATROL PLANS TO “STOP THE H.A.R.M”
ENFORCEMENT FOCUSES ON AGGRESSIVE DRIVING IN TIME FOR FOURTH OF JULY HOLIDAY
NASHVILLE, Tenn., ---Aggressive driving can wreak havoc on the roads and the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) intends to “Stop the H.A.R.M. – Hazardous, Aggressive and Reckless Motorists.” Just in time for the Fourth of July holiday, THP is implementing a new enforcement program that targets drivers committing aggressive driving violations.
Beginning today and continuing through the Labor Day holiday, THP will operate “Stop the H.A.R.M.” which focuses on the enforcement of the traffic laws commonly associated with aggressive driving including: DUI, reckless driving, speeding, following too closely, unsafe lane changes, and failure to obey traffic signals. THP will focus its enforcement efforts primarily on the Interstates and major highways, as well as other areas in the state known to have a high rate of aggressive driving.
“Aggressive driving has emerged as a real threat to the safety of motorists. That’s why the Tennessee Highway Patrol is taking a hard stance against any motorist who demonstrates aggressive, dangerous activities while driving in our state,” said Tennessee Department of Safety Commissioner Fred Phillips.
THP Colonel Lynn Pitts added, “Drivers should know any action on the road that endangers a person or property is considered aggressive driving. We’re saturating the roads with Troopers throughout the entire length of the H.A.R.M. campaign in an effort to identify and stop violators who commit these aggressive behaviors.”
THP is conducting multiple enforcement campaigns this Fourth of July holiday period, which begins at 6 p.m. Friday, July 2 and continues until midnight Sunday, July 4. In addition to the aggressive driving enforcement campaign, Troopers are active in the “100 Days of Summer HEAT,” a nationwide campaign targeting speeding motorists, impaired drivers and those not buckled up properly.
During last year’s Fourth of July holiday period there were 13 fatal crashes resulting in 13 deaths. Eight of the 13 killed were vehicle occupants and half of those were not wearing seat belts. All available Troopers will hit the roads this holiday weekend.
“The enforcement campaigns we’re conducting are in an effort to reduce the overall number of crashes and fatalities on Tennessee’s roadways, added Colonel Pitts. “We won’t stop when the Fourth of July holiday weekend is over either. All summer long, and in each of the state’s 95 counties, Troopers will make a concerted effort to stop aggressive and harmful driving activities.”
The Tennessee Department of Safety (www.tennessee.gov/safety) is responsible for ensuring the safety and general welfare of the traveling public. Comprised of 23 divisions, the department’s general areas of responsibility include law enforcement, safety education and motorist services including the issuance of driver licenses and title and registration activities. The department and its highly trained staff of Troopers are responsible for safety on more than 15,000 miles of state and federal highways.
I don't like to mix with the wolf packs on the road so I drive 75mph and try to stay away from as many cars and trucks as I can. But when a truck gets on my tail and wants to go faster then 75mph I think we should be able to call the police and have these people locked up...
Why don't the police set up some kind system where people and use there cell phones for the safety of us all.
you want to lock somebody up for breaking the law, when you driving 75 also is breaking the law. you could stay away from the pack in the right lane doing 65
