FRAMINGHAM – The Massachusetts State Police today announced the results of Operation Wicked Safe, a coordinated regional enforcement initiative targeting dangerous and distracted driving on major roadways across the Northeast. In the October 13-15th operation, State Police agencies from Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island and Vermont combined to make 36 OUI arrests and issue more than 2,000 speeding violations along with nearly 6,000 overall traffic citations.
Across the Commonwealth, Field Troopers with the assistance of the Massachusetts State Police Air Wing conducted a total of 3,714 motor vehicle stops, issuing more than 1,900 citations for speeding, distracted driving and other violations, while making 16 OUI arrests. The citations included 418 violations of the state’s hands-free law, 130 seat belt violations, and 253 move-over law violations. These are some of the most common issues seen on our roadways, often leading to crashes, serious injuries, and fatalities. This operation doubled enforcement activity across the State compared to the same period a year ago and aimed to educate the public about the dangers and consequences of these driving behaviors.
The Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Section inspected 577 trucks and commercial vehicles and found more than 1,300 serious violations, including suspended operators, false logbooks, driving without a CDL license, operating without an ignition interlock device, controlled substances in a commercial motor vehicle, and brakes out of adjustment. This unit also made three arrests and issued more than 72,000 fines. Getting dangerous drivers and hazardous commercial vehicles off our roadways helps to ensure each of us gets to our destination safely…