Kentucky State Police participating in Operation SafeDRIVE

FRANKFORT, Ky. – State law enforcement is gearing up for Operation SafeDRIVE throughout Kentucky.

The Kentucky State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement will be on the lookout for unsafe driving behavior that can lead to accidents involving passenger cars and commercial vehicles, the agency stated in a release Monday.

Operation SafeDRIVE coordinates with a national campaign run by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, “Our Roads, Our Safety,” which educates motorists on how to share the road.

KSP says it will be watching for aggressive driving, speeding, tailgating, failing to wear a seat belt, distracted driving and driving under the influence. During this effort, KSP say its commercial vehicle inspectors will open scale facilities, ensuring commercial drivers are following safety regulations, including hours of service compliance, commercial driver license compliance, medical certification and commercial motor vehicle credentialing.

KSP encourages drivers to stay out of blind spots, pass safely, avoid cutting off large vehicles and avoid tailgating.

The initiative lasts from May 21-23.