CVSA enforcement blitz from July 10-16

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Written By Jennifer Joslyn

🚔 The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) enforcement blitz has begun!

July 10th through the 16th is this year’s “Operation Safe Driver Week” throughout North America, a week-long operation. Law enforcement representatives will be heavily monitoring both passenger and commercial vehicle drivers for any unsafe behaviors that could jeopardize them or the drivers around them. These behaviors include drunk driving, improper lane changes, and tailgating. Be on your best behavior, drivers!

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