KING OF PRUSSIA, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) this week announced a major regional enforcement effort to curb aggressive driving on roads throughout Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties. Running now through August 17, the coordinated campaign involves more than 80 municipal police departments working alongside the Pennsylvania State Police.
The intensified operation aims to reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities caused by reckless driving behaviors. Officers will focus on violations such as speeding, red light running, tailgating, pedestrian endangerment, and heavy truck infractions. Drivers exhibiting other unsafe actions — including driving too fast for weather or traffic conditions — will also be targeted.
Law enforcement agencies will deploy various tactics to identify and cite offenders, including traffic enforcement zones, saturation patrols, speed details, corridor and work zone enforcement, and multi-jurisdictional patrols.
The effort is part of Pennsylvania’s Highway Safety Program and is supported by federal funds from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). According to PennDOT’s 2024 crash data, the five-county region recorded 1,608 aggressive driving crashes last year, resulting in 43 fatalities and 99 serious injuries. Aggressive driving crashes involve at least two dangerous actions, such as running lights or stop signs, tailgating, and careless passing.
PennDOT urges motorists to stay calm if confronted by an aggressive driver: move aside safely, avoid confrontation, do not engage or make eye contact, and never attempt to retaliate. Passengers may call police if necessary, but drivers are advised to pull over to a safe location before using a cell phone.
Through this campaign, officials hope to significantly cut down on aggressive driving incidents and improve safety for all road users. Any driver stopped for aggressive driving during the enforcement period can expect to receive a citation.
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