FLINT, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – Michigan State Police troopers and motor carrier officers will take part in a statewide traffic enforcement operation involving I-75 from Sunday, Aug. 7 through Saturday, Aug. 13.
Starting Aug. 7, the operation titled “Stay Alive on I-75” will look to reduce traffic accidents involving commercial vehicles along the I-75 corridor.
During these the operation, motor carrier officers will focus on violations by commercial vehicles that are likely to contribute to a crash, including distracted driving, improper passing, speeding, and following too close, MSP said.
The troopers will focus their attention on motor vehicles of all types engaging in the same driving behaviors.
The “Stay Alive on I-75” initiative is part of the statewide Drive Towards Zero Deaths traffic safety campaign, which is part of a national campaign.