State crackdown sees 618 trucks seized after more than 1,200 warnings issued in just four days
Over 1,200 drivers received warnings as part of a state-wide campaign that resulted in the stopping of hundreds of trucks.
During four days of operations in November, Texas troops stopped 618 cars in an effort to lower the number of collisions.
Before collaborating with Highway Patrol Troopers to apprehend further reckless drivers on November 12 and 13, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Troopers carried out an operation on November 6 and 7.
The Permian Basin, a region of West Texas that includes Midland, Odessa, and San Angelo, was the focus of the operations.
“A total of 618 commercial and non-commercial motor vehicles were apprehended as a result of their combined enforcement efforts,” the Texas Department of Public Safety posted on Facebook.
Over the course of the four days, officials reported issuing more than 1,228 warnings and 328 tickets.
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They discovered 219 drivers with speeding infractions, 857 cars with equipment violations, and more than 200 infractions pertaining to driver’s license and registration.
Additionally, DPS claimed that 22 drivers and 84 cars were out of commission.
Additionally, nine drivers were handcuffed for felony offenses and 17 drivers were nabbed on misdemeanors.
“Please drive carefully and give driving your whole attention,” Texas DPS posted on November 12.
A request for an update from The U.S. Sun was not answered by troopers.
In addition to the crackdown, state officials released advice on how drivers may remain safe and attentive during the Christmas season.
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Over the Thanksgiving weekend, DPS troopers were on the lookout for drivers who were not paying attention, drivers who were intoxicated, and passengers who were not wearing seatbelts.
Last week, former DPS Director Steven McCraw remarked, “We remind everyone to stay vigilant on the roads as Thanksgiving approaches.”
This time of year, there may be a lot of distractions, but the most important thing is to keep yourself and other people safe.
“This holiday season, take your time, stay focused, and let’s make sure everyone gets where they’re going.
How to fight a parking ticket
Following all established laws and ordinances will help you avoid getting a ticket, but occasionally people make mistakes.
Parking tickets can be avoided by reading and following posted signage, just like any other type of citation. However, mistakes can be made and things missed when traveling in a hurry or when visiting a new state or city.
All of a sudden, a ticket appears that you weren’t ready to pay for. There are a few things you can do to support your appeal of a parking ticket if you were surprised by it.
- Carefully read the ticket. Look for errors like incorrect street names, license plate numbers, vehicle make and model, time and date, etc. Errors would then make the ticket invalid.
- Take photos. Of the vehicle in the parking space, lack of signage, or other vehicles that weren’t cited for performing the same parking job. If the ticket involves parking too close to something like a fire hydrant, a photo showing a reasonable distance would help your case. Make sure metadata with the time and date are accessible. Signs that are obstructed by trees, or are on bent posts, or aren’t “obvious” are great things to photograph, too.
- Make sure the statute that was violated is listed on the ticket. If not listed, the ticket is not valid.
- Promptly follow the appeal instructions on the ticket. All legitimate tickets will have directions for appeal. Waiting until the very last moment weakens your argument and can result in late fees.
- When in court, avoid these phrases as they reduce your credibility and weaken your argument:
- “I didn t know the law.”
- “I was on my way to move my car.”
- “I can t afford this ticket.”
- “I ve been doing this for years.”
- “I checked with the parking officer, who said it was OK.”
- Contact a lawyer. If you’re running into roadblocks and feel stuck, it may be best to reach out to a traffic lawyer in your area. Many have free case consultations.
Source: Digest of Readers
Every year over the holidays, troopers go out on the road in an effort to reduce accidents.
Officers issued 11,525 speeding fines over Thanksgiving weekend in 2023.
54 criminal arrests and 36 DWI arrests were made during last year’s police activity, according to DPS.
McCraw was fired as DPS director on November 30, after urging cautious driving on Thanksgiving.
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Freeman Martin, the new DPS director, was sworn in Monday morning by Texas Governor Greg Abbott.
Under Martin’s administration, it’s uncertain if the crackdowns on reckless driving will continue.
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