October 30, 2024

Texas troopers' crackdown reveals over 1,900 traffic violations

Steve Smith

Texas troopers' crackdown reveals over 1,900 traffic violations

A significant traffic crackdown in the Permian Basin saw Texas troopers stop hundreds of vehicles over a three-day period from October 16 to October 18.

What happened: Texas Highway Patrol joined forces with Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Troopers for an intensified patrol.

They stopped 853 vehicles including both commercial and non-commercial.
A total of 1,941 violations were recorded.

Details:

Violations included 858 equipment issues and 313 registration problems.
They also cited 299 speed violations and identified 31 instances of drivers not moving over or slowing down as required by law.

Outcomes:

55 vehicles and 22 drivers were taken out of service due to safety concerns, exceeding national averages.
During the operation, there were 18 misdemeanor arrests and 8 felony arrests.

This highlights Texas's effort to ensure road safety in the busy Permian Basin area. Thankfully, no injuries were reported during the crackdown.

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