HARRISBURG, PA — Drivers across Pennsylvania and New Jersey can expect increased police enforcement through April 26 as state agencies launch a coordinated crackdown on aggressive driving aimed at reducing crashes, injuries, and deaths.
What This Means for You
- Increased Police Presence: More patrols and enforcement zones will target aggressive driving behaviors.
- Multi-State Effort: Pennsylvania and New Jersey agencies are coordinating enforcement, including a joint effort on April 14.
- Focus on High-Risk Driving: Speeding, distracted driving, and unsafe lane changes will be key enforcement priorities.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Pennsylvania State Police, and partner agencies announced Wednesday that hundreds of law enforcement departments will participate in the enforcement wave.
Officials said a one-day coordinated enforcement effort will take place April 14 across both states.
Enforcement Targets High-Risk Driving Behaviors
Aggressive driving includes a combination of dangerous actions such as speeding, tailgating, running red lights, and making unsafe lane changes.
Police said enforcement will focus on roadways with a history of aggressive-driving crashes, using tactics such as saturation patrols, speed enforcement, and work zone monitoring.
“Aggressive driving crashes and fatalities are completely preventable,” PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll said. “Slow down, pay attention, follow all traffic signs, and just be kind.”
Data Shows Ongoing Safety Concerns
PennDOT reported 5,897 aggressive-driving crashes in 2024, resulting in 106 deaths and 405 suspected serious injuries.
Preliminary data for 2025 indicates fatalities from aggressive-driving crashes have increased, even as overall traffic deaths have declined.
State Police said they investigated about 77,000 crashes in 2025, including 485 fatal crashes and more than 8,000 incidents involving distracted driving.
Multi-State Effort Expands Enforcement
New Jersey law enforcement agencies are conducting similar enforcement efforts through the state’s “Goal Zero” campaign, which aims to eliminate traffic deaths and injuries.
Officers in New Jersey will use radar and laser enforcement to target speeding and distracted driving and will enforce the state’s Move Over law.
Pennsylvania officials said approximately 300 municipal police departments will participate in the enforcement wave alongside state police.
“The PSP is committed to protecting roadways across Pennsylvania by cracking down on aggressive drivers and holding violators accountable,” said Acting Commissioner Lt. Col. George Bivens.
Officials Emphasize Prevention
Officials said the enforcement campaign is intended to prevent dangerous driving behaviors before they result in serious crashes.
“This enforcement campaign is not about issuing citations — it’s about preventing tragedies,” said Chris Lengle, executive director of the Highway Safety Network.
Officials urged drivers to avoid engaging with aggressive drivers and to prioritize safety by maintaining distance and avoiding confrontation.
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