Kentucky State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Participates in Effort to Prevent Crashes
Agency joins national safety initiative focused on commercial motor vehicles
Frankfort, Ky. (October 7, 2025) — The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (CVE) division will participate in Operation SafeDRIVE (Distracted, Reckless, Impaired, Visibility Enforcement). This nationwide traffic safety effort, coordinated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), will take place October 7-9, 2025, with CVE officers and inspectors concentrating on high-visibility enforcement and education to promote safe driving behaviors around commercial vehicles.
The goal of Operation SafeDRIVE is to reduce crashes, injuries and fatalities by addressing dangerous driving behaviors that often occur near large trucks and buses. Throughout the three-day operation, KSP officers will patrol major highways, conduct commercial driver safety inspections at scale facilities and ensure compliance with federal safety standards.
“Commercial trucks are essential to our way of life, moving goods that communities depend on every day,” CVE Public Affairs Officer Sgt. Jason Morris said. “But because of their size and weight, crashes involving large trucks can have serious consequences. That’s why both commercial drivers and passenger vehicle operators must do their part to keep our roads safe.”
KSP encourages all motorists to practice these safe-driving habits when sharing the road with commercial vehicles:
- Stay visible: If you cannot see the truck driver’s mirrors, the driver likely can’t see you.
- Signal early: Give large vehicles plenty of notice before changing lanes or turning.
- Avoid sudden stops: Trucks need significantly more distance to slow down, so brake gradually when possible.
- Be patient: Do not weave through traffic or cut closely in front of large vehicles.
- Merge carefully: Allow trucks enough space to maintain speed when they are entering or exiting the roadway.
This initiative aligns with the FMCSA’s national “Our Roads, Our Safety” campaign, which educates all drivers on safe practices for sharing the road with large vehicles.
The Kentucky State Police remain committed to their mission of enhancing public safety through service, integrity and professionalism. By fostering partnerships and focusing on both education and enforcement, KSP works to prevent crashes, protect property, and uphold the rights of all citizens. Learn more about Commercial Vehicle Enforcement here.
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