CVSA’s Operation Safe Driver Week Is Here!

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced July 13–19 as the dates for this year’s Operation Safe Driver Week—an enforcement and outreach initiative aimed at improving driving behaviors through education, traffic enforcement, and interactions with law enforcement.

During this week, law enforcement officers in Canada, Mexico, and the United States will be watching for both commercial motor vehicle drivers and passenger vehicle drivers who are engaging in unsafe driving behaviors, including:

• Speeding
• Distracted driving
• Following too closely
• Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol
• Other reckless or dangerous actions
• Drivers observed engaging in these behaviors will be pulled over and may receive a warning or citation.

Focus Area: Reckless, Careless, and Dangerous Driving

This year’s campaign will place special emphasis on reckless, careless, or dangerous driving:

• Reckless driving: Willful or wanton disregard for the safety of people or property
• Careless/dangerous driving: Operating a vehicle without due care and attention or reasonable consideration for others on the road

The Need for Action

Traffic crash data highlights the urgency of this initiative:

• U.S.: 42,514 fatalities in 2022 (NHTSA)
• Canada: 1,931 motor vehicle deaths in 2022 (Transport Canada)
• Mexico: 15,979 road deaths in 2022

Operation Safe Driver Week aims to reduce these alarming numbers by targeting unsafe driving behaviors that lead to crashes.

Education and Outreach

In addition to enforcement, the initiative includes robust driver education efforts. CVSA offers:

• Resources for teen and new drivers
• Tools and materials for commercial motor vehicle operators
• Public service announcement videos available for download and distribution

For more information and resources, visit the CVSA Operation Safe Driver Program page.