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Operation Safe Driving Week 2025 concluded with a total of 8,739 vehicles stopped.
Operation Safe Driver Week 2025 concluded with a significant overview of road safety in North America, involving police officers from both Canada and the United States. This joint effort, part of the annual initiative led by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA), took place from July 13 to 19. Aimed at identifying and penalizing unsafe driving behaviors while working to reduce traffic accidents through awareness of dangerous driving practices, the CVSA successfully carried out this operation.
This year, the CVSA reported a total of 8,739 vehicles stopped, resulting in 2,504 citations and 3,575 warnings issued to drivers of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) and passenger vehicles (PVs), covering a range of infractions. The main causes of citations were related to behaviors that directly impact the safety of drivers and pedestrians on the roads, such as reckless driving, speeding, failure to use seat belts, use of mobile devices, and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Violations during operation safe driver week 2025
Reckless driving, the central theme of this year’s campaign, became one of the most prominent violations. This lack of attention behind the wheel, which can include dangerous maneuvers and disregard for the safety of others, resulted in 20 citations and 53 warnings, of which 12 citations and 47 warnings were directed at commercial vehicle drivers.
Among the most frequent violations was speeding, with a total of 1,249 warnings and 917 citations issued. Globally, speeding is responsible for a high rate of fatalities in traffic accidents. In 2023, it caused the deaths of 11,775 people in the U.S. alone, and in Canada, it was a contributing factor in 25% of all traffic-related deaths.
Another relevant aspect of the operation was the violation for failure to use seat belts, which led to 219 warnings and 264 citations. Although awareness of the importance of seat belt use has increased, about 9% of drivers in the U.S. still do not wear them.
The use of mobile devices, particularly texting while driving, was also a common violation during the campaign. A total of 129 warnings and 116 citations were issued for this behavior, which is considered one of the most dangerous forms of driver distraction.
One of the most serious violations is driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, as it impairs the cognitive and motor skills necessary for safe driving. In this regard, 14 warnings and 22 citations were issued to commercial vehicle drivers for this offense. Although authorities have stepped up enforcement to prevent this behavior, nearly one million arrests are made each year in the U.S. for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.
Awareness and education: a comprehensive approach
In addition to traffic inspections, Operation Safe Driver Week included a series of educational and awareness activities. A key focus of the campaign was the prevention of human trafficking, a priority for authorities across North America. During the operation, 1,681 awareness activities were carried out, aimed at identifying and preventing this crime.
Public awareness was also a core component of the CVSA’s strategy. Through the distribution of nearly 70,000 postcards, the campaign aimed to educate drivers and carriers about the dangers of unsafe driving behaviors.
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