THP Commercial Vehicle Roadside Checkpoints Uncover Safety Violations

NASHVILLE, Tenn., --- The Tennessee Department of Safety has released results from the Tennessee Highway Patrol Roadside Commercial Vehicle Checkpoints held September 6 & 8. Both checkpoints were held between 7:00am and 11:00am at mile marker 252 along I-40.

Troopers inspected a total of 122 commercial vehicles, resulting in the discovery of 17 safety violations. One vehicle and two drivers placed out of service.

During the September 6 checkpoint, 71 commercial vehicles were inspected with only five safety violations found, and one citation issued.

During the September 8 checkpoint, 51 commercial vehicles were inspected, resulting in the discovery of 12 safety violations found. Troopers placed one vehicle and two drivers out of service.

The Tennessee Department of Safety ( www.tennessee.gov/safety ) is responsible for ensuring the safety and general welfare of the traveling public. The department's general areas of responsibility include law enforcement, safety education and motorist services including the issuance of driver licenses. The department and its highly trained staff of Troopers are responsible for safety on more than 15,000 miles of state and federal highways.