The Ohio State Highway Patrol joined law enforcement agencies from Michigan and Indiana on July 16 in a multi-state enforcement operation that focused on hazardous material transportation violations and unsafe commercial motor vehicles.
During the one-day operation, the agencies conducted a total of 919 commercial vehicle inspections, 429 of which were vehicles transporting hazardous materials. These inspections resulted in 1,384 equipment and driver violations, with 342 violations directly related to hazardous material vehicles. Additionally, 107 vehicles and 27 drivers were placed out-of-service for serious violations.
Officers issued 209 traffic citations for a variety of violations including overweight vehicles, speeding, unqualified drivers, unsafe equipment and hazardous material violations.
“The Ohio State Highway Patrol will continue to work closely with neighboring law enforcement agencies to ensure that commercial motor vehicles are in compliance with regulations.” said Colonel Richard H. Collins, Patrol superintendent.
Additional joint efforts are planned in an effort to encourage drivers and companies to maintain compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, which enhance the safety of all drivers and reduce highway fatalities.
