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2022-06-03 14:20:32 -

Arizona law enforcement completed 657 CMV inspections and found 1,891 violations during Roadcheck
The Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) released results from this year’s Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) International Roadcheck inspection effort. This year, Roadcheck took place Tuesday, May 17th, through Thursday, May 19th, throughout the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. Roadcheck is an annual high-visibility, high-volume commercial motor vehicle inspection and...

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2023-12-30 01:34:56 -

California cops must immediately state reason for traffic stop under law going into effect January 1
A new law going into effect next week will require California cops to immediately state the reason for a traffic stop before asking the driver any questions. Assembly Bill 2773 introduced by Assembly member Chris Holden will go into effect on January 1, 2024. Many traffic stops begin with the officer questioning, “Do you know why I pulled you over?” However, under the new...

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2021-08-18 23:19:32 -

Colorado chain law goes into effect in two weeks — here’s what you need to know
Truckers trekking through some parts of Colorado will need to make sure that they have chains on board in just a couple of weeks. The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) requires that commercial vehicle drivers traveling on I-70 between mile markers 133 (Dotsero) and 259 (Morrison) carry sufficient chains from September 1 through May 31 each year. Chains are not required for...

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2022-08-21 22:38:30 -

Colorado chain law goes into effect soon — here’s what you need to know to avoid a big fine
Starting in September, truckers traveling through some parts of Colorado need to have chains on board in order to avoid fines. The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) requires that commercial vehicle drivers (GCWR/GVWR of 16,001 pounds or more) traveling on I-70 between mile markers 133 (Dotsero) and 259 (Morrison) carry sufficient chains from September 1 through May 31 each...

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2022-09-02 13:26:36 -

Colorado chain law goes into effect soon — here’s what you need to know to avoid a big fine
Starting in September, truckers traveling through some parts of Colorado need to have chains on board in order to avoid fines. The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) requires that commercial vehicle drivers (GCWR/GVWR of 16,001 pounds or more) traveling on I-70 between mile markers 133 (Dotsero) and 259 (Morrison) carry sufficient chains from September 1 through May 31 each...

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2021-09-12 22:42:01 -

Colorado chain law is now in effect — here’s what you need to know
Truckers trekking through some parts of Colorado will now need to make sure that they have chains on board. The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) requires that commercial vehicle drivers traveling on I-70 between mile markers 133 (Dotsero) and 259 (Morrison) carry sufficient chains from September 1 through May 31 each year. Chains are not required for trailers, only for trucks,...

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2021-10-19 12:24:30 -

Colorado chain law is now in effect — here’s what you need to know
Truckers trekking through some parts of Colorado will now need to make sure that they have chains on board. The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) requires that commercial vehicle drivers traveling on I-70 between mile markers 133 (Dotsero) and 259 (Morrison) carry sufficient chains from September 1 through May 31 each year. Chains are not required for trailers, only for trucks,...

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2022-07-01 21:36:37 -

Florida law restricting loud music in vehicles goes into effect
Starting in July, drivers who blast loud music in the state of Florida could be fined by law enforcement. Effective July 1, 2022, Florida Statute 316.3045 goes into effect, forbidding drivers from playing excessively loud music in their vehicles. The new law specifically forbids playing music or other sounds from a vehicle that are “plainly audible at a distance...

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2022-07-02 16:27:38 -

LA neighborhoods pass emergency law banning truck traffic
The Los Angeles City council has passed an emergency law to temporarily ban new trucking operations in several LA neighborhoods after resident complaints. The ordinance was passed on June 29th and will be in effect for 45 days. The ordinance prohibits truck traffic in neighborhoods near the port of LA in Wilmington and Harbor City. The city will also focus on trucking companies...

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2024-04-06 14:38:10 -

Montana DOT to open rest area near Three Forks with Law Enforcement Office
This week, the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) will open a new rest area near Three Forks. The Headwaters Rest Area located at US 287 near the I-90 interchange will officially open at 9 a.m. on Friday, April 5. The Headwaters Rest Area is meant to replace the dated and undersized rest area located at the 19th Avenue interchange in Bozeman, MDT says. ...

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2025-02-17 18:12:52 -

Charlotte Man Arrested in Louisiana After Over $1 Million and Drugs Found in Semi-Truck
A Charlotte man was taken into custody in Port Allen, Louisiana, on Friday, February 14, after Louisiana State Police discovered drugs and more than $1 million in cash inside his tractor-trailer during a traffic stop. According to authorities, troopers conducted a commercial vehicle inspection just before 9:30 a.m. on a 2019 International Harvester tractor-trailer. During the stop, a...

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2025-02-09 01:34:23 -

Cochise County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Help in Rest Stop Robbery Investigation
The Cochise County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) is asking for public assistance in an ongoing investigation into rest stop robberies that occurred last year, following recent suspicious activity that may be connected. On February 6, 2025, CCSO issued a statement requesting help in identifying suspects involved in a series of robberies at a rest area off I-10 near San Simon, Arizona, in...

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2025-05-24 01:24:15 -

Michigan Bill Would Ban Trucks from Left Lane on 3-Lane Roads
LANSING, Mich. — Michigan lawmakers are considering new legislation that would restrict truck traffic from using the far left lane on roadways with three or more lanes. House Bill 4522, introduced on May 22, 2025, by State Representative William Bruck, proposes a statewide regulation that would apply to: Trucks with a gross weight over 10,000 pounds Truck tractors...

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2025-02-12 18:30:06 -

Motorist Intentionally Crashes Into Tanker Truck, Sparks Fire in Glendale, Arizona
Police in Glendale, Arizona, say that a Wednesday morning crash involving a tanker truck was deliberately caused by an SUV driver. The incident took place at 8:30 a.m. on February 12 at the intersection of 57th Avenue and Camelback Road. According to Glendale PD Public Information Officer Moroni Mendez, the SUV driver intentionally collided with a tanker truck carrying oxygen,...

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2024-04-07 16:18:49 -

New Florida law to protect drivers from predatory tow companies
Florida lawmakers passed a landmark bill to protect drivers from predatory tow companies. On March 22, 2024, HB179 was signed into law by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. The bill was sponsored by Representative Melony Bell. A companion version of the bill was sponsored by Senator Keith Perry. The new law makes more than a dozen changes to...

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2025-06-19 17:36:19 -

New Louisiana Law Offers Insurance Discounts to Commercial Drivers with Dash Cams and Telematics
Starting January 1, 2026, commercial vehicle owners in Louisiana may see reduced liability insurance premiums thanks to a newly passed law that rewards the use of dashboard cameras and telematics systems. The measure, House Bill 549, introduced by Rep. Schamerhorn during the 2025 legislative session, mandates that insurers offer discounts on commercial motor vehicle liability policies for...

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2022-07-13 11:35:15 -

New Pennsylvania law will give police more power to pull over vehicles covered in ice or snow this winter
This week, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf signed into law a bill that increases law enforcement power over vehicle snow and ice removal. On July 11, Wolf signed “Christine’s Law,” a bill was introduced by Senator Lisa Boscola requiring drivers to remove ice or snow from their vehicles within 24 hours following heavy winter storms. The law goes into effect in 60 days,...

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2025-06-07 17:02:39 -

New York State Trooper Injured in Crash on Thruway Near Schenectady
A New York State Trooper was seriously injured on Friday, June 6, 2025, following a crash on the New York State Thruway westbound near Exit 26 in Schenectady, New York. The incident happened around 12:30 p.m. as the trooper was conducting a traffic stop involving a Honda Odyssey. During the stop, a tractor (without a trailer) collided with the rear of the patrol vehicle. The force of the...

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