New York State Police placed 126 commercial vehicles out of service during a recent enforcement effort.
New York State Police Troop T participated in the “Check Your Height, Know It’s Right” campaign at the end of July along the New York State Thruway. The initiative’s goal is to reduce bridge and overpass strikes involving commercial motor vehicles through education and targeted enforcement.
During the initiative, Troop T’s Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit conducted details throughout the state, conducting 348 commercial vehicle inspections. Of those, 126 vehicles were placed out of service for safety-related violations.
A total of 966 violations were issued, including five for over-height vehicles, with 189 tickets issued for speeding, lack of seatbelt/restraints, cell phone use, registration and license issues, and other violations.
Over the last five years, more than 375 bridge strikes were recorded on the Thruway system. The maximum legal vehicle height on the Thruway is 13'6". If a vehicle is taller, a permit is required.
