KSP’s Commercial Vehicle Enforcement division is taking part in Operation SafeDRIVE on Wednesday and Thursday. The initiative aims to reduce crashes involving commercial motor vehicles.
FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (CVE) division has joined law enforcement agencies across the country through Thursday for Operation SafeDRIVE, a high-visibility effort focused on cutting down crashes involving commercial motor vehicles.
Operation SafeDRIVE — Distracted, Reckless, Impaired, Visibility Enforcement — receives support from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The initiative targets unsafe driving behaviors by both commercial and passenger vehicle drivers, which rank among the leading causes of serious and fatal crashes on interstates and highways.
During the three-day effort, KSP’s CVE officers are stepping up enforcement along selected Kentucky interstates. CVE inspection activity is also increasing statewide, including at weigh stations. Several KSP Posts are dedicating additional resources to strengthen the campaign.
Officer Steven Douglas, East Commercial Vehicle Enforcement spokesperson, said the initiative plays a vital role in improving roadway safety for everyone.
“Commercial vehicle drivers spend countless hours on Kentucky’s roads, and their safety is directly connected to the actions of surrounding motorists,” Ofc. Douglas said. “Operation SafeDRIVE allows us to address preventable behaviors that put lives at risk and reinforces the shared responsibility we all have when traveling alongside large vehicles.”
KSP urges motorists to remember the following safety tips when driving near commercial vehicles:
— Give trucks room to maneuver: Large vehicles make wide turns and require extra space to change lanes safely.
— Stay focused and distraction-free: Avoid using mobile devices or doing anything that pulls your attention from the road, especially around commercial traffic.
— Use caution in work zones and high-traffic corridors: Slower speeds and heavier congestion can reduce stopping distances for large vehicles.
— Be patient when passing: If a truck maintains a steady pace, avoid aggressive passing or sudden lane changes.
The initiative supports the FMCSA’s national “Our Roads, Our Safety” campaign, which teaches drivers how to safely share the road with large vehicles.
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