Starting Sunday, state troopers will be watching you
Washington State Patrol troopers will be paying extra attention to unsafe driving, including big rigs, starting Sunday.
The week-long emphasis, titled “Operation Safe Driver Week,” will target cars and commercial trucks, said Capt. Monica Alexander.
Troopers are paying extra attention to:
- Speeding
- Distracted driving
- Aggressive driving
- Failing to wear a seatbelt
- Traveling too close
- Improper lane changes
- Failing to obey traffic lights and signs
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance said about 4,000 people died nationwide in 2015 in large truck crashes, most caused by unsafe driving.
State traffic data shows there were 48 fatal wrecks and 96 serious injury collisions involving trucks weighing more than 10,000 pounds. Fifty-one people died and 118 were hurt.
Jake Dorsey: 509-582-1405
This story was originally published October 13, 2017 at 7:09 PM with the headline "Starting Sunday, state troopers will be watching you."