MIDLAND, Texas — The Texas Department of Public Safety is increasing the number of troopers on the road in the Permian Basin from Tuesday, Aug. 8 through Thursday, Aug. 10.
Troopers will be looking for drivers who are speeding, driving while intoxicated, not wearing seat belts or driving in an unsafe manner around commercial vehicles.
Sergeant Steven Blanco with DPS said that DPS Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (CVE) Troopers will also focus on commercial vehicle traffic to gain industry compliance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR).
This operation aims to reduce the number of crashes, injuries and fatalities on the roadways of the Permian Basin.
If you have any questions about the operation, contact DPS at 432-498-2140.
