State and local police began cracking down on aggressive driving along U.S. Route 1 through the Philadelphia region on March 28, writes Dan Stamm for NBC 10 Philadelphia.
The roads under the eye of law enforcement pass through Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties and include Baltimore Pike, City Avenue, Roosevelt Boulevard, Lincoln Highway, and more.
Around 80 agencies will take part in the crackdown, given “multi-jurisdictional patrol to identify and cite aggressive drivers,” according to PennDOT.
“While PennDOT often urges drivers to slow down, buckle up, and avoid distractions or driving under the influence, it’s equally important to stay calm and courteous behind the wheel,” said PennDOT District 6 Executive Din Abazi.
The participating agencies will carry out the coordinated policing effort over the next month, through April 27. Distracted driving, speeding, and work-zone awareness will also be a focus of the initiative.
“The Pennsylvania State Police remains committed to providing targeted enforcement of aggressive and distracted drivers in an effort to reduce crashes and save lives,” said State Police Captain Jonathan Sunderlin. “Troopers will be actively focused on drivers who are not only speeding, but also tailgating, failing to use turn signals, and distracted driving.”
Read more about the crackdown in NBC 10 Philadelphia.
