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2026-01-27 17:13:30 -

26-Year-Old Driver Cited for Speeding on Snowy Road as Tractor-Trailer Hits Guardrail and Jackknifes on I-81 South Near McGraw
McGRAW, NEW YORK — A tractor-trailer jackknifed on Interstate 81 southbound in snowy conditions early Tuesday, blocking both southbound lanes for several hours, according to State Police. Troopers said the crash happened around 12:30 a.m. near mile marker 49.9, south of Exit 50 (Polkville/McGraw). Investigators said the driver was traveling too fast for a snow-covered roadway and failed...

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2026-03-11 17:27:19 -

463 Commercial Drivers Cited in Colorado for Speeding 15 MPH or More Over the Limit in 2025 — Highest in Five Years — Three-Month Stop Speeding Crackdown Now Underway
COLORADO — The Colorado State Patrol is reminding commercial vehicle drivers of the serious consequences of excessive speeding after issuing 463 citations for driving 15 mph or more over the speed limit in 2025 — the highest number recorded in the last five years. The warning comes as CSP launches a three-month "Stop Speeding" campaign, during which troopers are taking a...

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2022-07-07 12:25:27 -

Anti-speeding enforcement blitz taking place now through early September in Connecticut
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is currently spearheading a major speeding traffic enforcement effort. Starting on July 1 and lasting through September 5, 2022, state and local law enforcement are participating in a high-visibility anti-speeding enforcement effort statewide in Connecticut. CTDOT says that the purpose of the effort is to raise awareness...

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2022-07-22 14:21:15 -

Arkansas to kick off two week speeding crackdown
Arkansas State Police (ASP) have announced that they’ll be partnering with local law enforcement agencies for a state-wide speed enforcement campaign. The “Obey the Sign or Pay the Fine” effort will begin Monday, July 18, and continue for two weeks throughout Arkansas. “It’s an acknowledged fact, as a motor vehicle speed increases, so do the risks of...

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2025-12-10 18:16:02 -

CHP Arrests Truck Driver for DUI After Speeding 82 mph on US-101
AVILA BEACH, Calif. — A California Highway Patrol Motor officer arrested a commercial truck driver on suspicion of DUI after stopping the vehicle for speeding 82 mph on southbound US-101, according to CHP Motors. Troopers said the driver showed clear signs of intoxication during the stop. When the commercial driver refused a chemical test, officers obtained a judge-issued warrant...

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2026-02-14 17:28:29 -

Family of Deputy Killed on I-69 Pushes for Tougher CDL Screening After Semi Driver’s Personal Record Shows Repeated Suspensions and Speeding Tickets
DELAWARE COUNTY, INDIANA — The family of a Delaware County Sheriff’s deputy killed during a roadside response involving a semi-truck is calling for changes to state and federal CDL vetting rules, saying a truck driver’s personal driving history should weigh more heavily before someone is allowed behind the wheel of a commercial vehicle. Sheriff’s Deputy Cpl. Blake...

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2022-08-20 16:15:55 -

If you make it across the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge in under 18 minutes, you may pay double the speeding fine, starting today
In an effort to cut down on crashes, officials in Louisiana have doubled the fine amount for commercial vehicle drivers and motorists caught speeding on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge. Effective August 1, 2022, the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge carrying I-10 is now a “highway safety corridor,” per a recently signed law. As a “highway safety corridor,” the standard fine...

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2022-08-31 13:24:33 -

Police in Arkansas town banned from writing speeding tickets for one year
Police in the tiny town of Menifee, Arkansas, aren’t allowed to issue any speeding citations after auditors discovered that they were writing so many that they violated state law. The Menifee Police Department (MPD) has been banned from issuing speeding tickets for a year after state attorneys performed an audit and discovered that about half of the city’s revenue was...

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2025-04-16 18:07:22 -

Seized Corvette Joins Florida Highway Patrol Fleet — A Caution to Speeding Drivers
FLORIDA, USA — The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) on Tuesday introduced a high-performance addition to its fleet: a 2023 Chevrolet Corvette C8 Stingray, now officially patrolling state highways. In a Facebook post, FHP shared images of the sleek new sports car, stating it will be used not only for patrol purposes but also for educational outreach events across Florida. The car, which...

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2026-02-04 21:31:58 -

Speeding Car Hauler Tries to Hit Vehicle, Then Driver Jumps Out and Pounds on Window in Detroit Road Rage Incident
DETROIT, Mich. — A motorist says a frightening road rage encounter involving a semi truck unfolded Tuesday near Jefferson Avenue and Van Dyke in Detroit after the truck was allegedly speeding and driving recklessly in traffic. According to the motorist, they became concerned about safety and began documenting the situation. The motorist alleges the semi driver noticed and then...

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2026-03-02 18:00:12 -

49 Commercial Vehicles Taken Out of Service, 60 Truck Drivers Ticketed for Dodging Checkpoint During Major NYS Thruway CDL Enforcement Operation
NEW YORK — New York State Police issued more than 500 tickets, arrested four drivers for DWI, and took 49 commercial vehicles out of service during a single-day enforcement operation on the New York State Thruway on February 26, 2026, with 60 citations going specifically to commercial vehicle operators who attempted to avoid a checkpoint. The operation was conducted by NYSP Troop T in...

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2025-10-10 15:35:56 -

6-State Trooper Project launches multi-state highway enforcement effort this weekend
RANKFORT, Ky. — Law enforcement agencies across six states are teaming up this weekend for a coordinated traffic enforcement effort as part of the 6-State Trooper Project. From October 10 through October 12, 2025, state police agencies from Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia will increase patrols aimed at reducing crashes and highway fatalities. Troopers...

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2026-02-06 21:16:15 -

CHP Says January I-10 Truck Enforcement Nets 277 Violations, 75 Speeders, 76 Lane Offenders and Multiple Out-of-Service Orders
SAN GORGONIO PASS / COACHELLA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA — The California Highway Patrol released results from a month-long enforcement operation targeting commercial truck safety on Interstate 10 between the San Gorgonio Pass and the Coachella Valley. CHP’s San Gorgonio Pass Division said the detail ran throughout January, emphasizing that while most professional drivers operate safely,...

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2025-12-19 17:27:35 -

Driver and Passenger Injured After Speed Leads to Amazon Truck Crash on I-90 in Spokane
SPOKANE, WASHINGTON — Washington State Patrol said an Amazon truck crashed into a guardrail on eastbound Interstate 90 late Thursday night near Division Street and just before the Altamont area after the driver lost control while traveling too fast, injuring two people who were taken to the hospital. According to WSP, the 41-year-old driver was traveling east on I-90 near Division...

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2025-04-05 02:08:22 -

Feds Blame Speed, Inattention for Fiery Gas Tanker Crash That Collapsed I-95 in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA — The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its final report on the gas tanker crash that caused a catastrophic collapse of Interstate 95 in Philadelphia in 2023, concluding that excessive speed and driver inattention were to blame. The crash occurred at approximately 6:17 a.m. on June 11, 2023, when 53-year-old tanker truck driver Nathaniel Moody was...

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2025-12-22 17:06:14 -

Semi-Truck Driver Cited After Sun Glare Sends Rig Across Median in I-8 Jackknife Near Maricopa
MARICOPA, ARIZONA — A semi-truck driver was cited after crossing the median and crashing on Interstate 8 Wednesday evening when troopers said the driver was blinded by the sun and reached for his visor, causing the truck to veer into the median and jackknife across the eastbound lanes. First responders responded to the crash on Interstate 8 south of Maricopa just after 5:00 p.m.,...

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2020-12-12 11:31:58 -

These violations might be hurting your trucking insurance rates
Truck driver insurance provides essential protection for you, your job, and your truck, but there could be certain violations on your record hurting your chance at the best rates. Drivers need trucking insurance in order to be out on the road, but insurance companies run reports similar to employers, looking for red flags they can use to hike the price they want you to pay. Knowing what...

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2026-03-04 16:56:32 -

THP Says "Stop Saved Lives" After Pulling Over Truck for Speeding 17 MPH Over Limit in Tennessee — Steer Tire Blows Out Seconds Later
TENNESSEE — A commercial vehicle's steer tire blew out moments after being pulled over for traveling 17 miles per hour over the speed limit, a sequence of events that Tennessee Highway Patrol says likely prevented a catastrophic crash. On March 3, 2026, a THP Motor Carrier Plus Middle Region trooper conducted a traffic stop on a commercial motor vehicle for speeding. Moments after the...

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