Indianapolis, IN – Indiana State Police troopers are taking a higher vantage point today—literally. In a statewide traffic safety initiative, troopers are riding along in semi-trucks to spot aggressive and distracted drivers from above.
According to the Indiana State Police, the operation involves collaboration with trucking companies across the state. Every semi-truck on the road today could have a trooper riding inside, ready to radio nearby patrol units about dangerous driving behavior.
Officials said the focus is on violations that most often lead to crashes, including unsafe lane changes, tailgating, and distracted driving. Troopers say that sitting in a semi offers a unique view of drivers’ actions—especially those who text behind the wheel or follow too closely.
Police say the goal is not only enforcement but also education. By increasing visibility and awareness, they hope to reduce crashes and encourage safer driving habits as the busy holiday travel season approaches.
Motorists are urged to drive with extra caution and patience today, especially near large trucks, and to remember that unsafe behavior could easily be spotted by a trooper sitting just a few feet higher.
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