Operation Safe Driver Week 2016
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passenger-vehicle drivers sped 27.3% of the time versus CMV drivers who sped 9.3% of the time.
This study must have bypassed California. I think I may be the only Truck Driver that sets his/ her cruise control on 58 mph in California
CMV:
Commercial Motor Vehicle
A CMV is a vehicle that is used as part of a business, is involved in interstate commerce, and may fit any of these descriptions:
- Weighs 10,001 pounds or more
- Has a gross vehicle weight rating or gross combination weight rating of 10,001 pounds or more
- Is designed or used to transport 16 or more passengers (including the driver) not for compensation
- Is designed or used to transport 9 or more passengers (including the driver) for compensation
- Is transporting hazardous materials in a quantity requiring placards
passenger-vehicle drivers sped 27.3% of the time versus CMV drivers who sped 9.3% of the time.
This study must have bypassed California. I think I may be the only Truck Driver that sets his/ her cruise control on 58 mph in California
I do to tractor man haha. I used to speed in California but I would end up getting caught behind someone going the limit so I stopped. Figures when I do that everyone is speeding again haha.
CMV:
Commercial Motor Vehicle
A CMV is a vehicle that is used as part of a business, is involved in interstate commerce, and may fit any of these descriptions:
- Weighs 10,001 pounds or more
- Has a gross vehicle weight rating or gross combination weight rating of 10,001 pounds or more
- Is designed or used to transport 16 or more passengers (including the driver) not for compensation
- Is designed or used to transport 9 or more passengers (including the driver) for compensation
- Is transporting hazardous materials in a quantity requiring placards
Ok, now we have the FACTS! There are 2 CMV Drivers in the Country that drive at 58 mph in CA.
The truth of the matter is, an extra 4 mph is not going to make or break me. My Truck is governed at 62. But a 7 mph over Ticket will put a dent in my wallet, and a ding on my Pristine Driving Record.
Probably not a $1300.00 dent..........ahem, Gladhand!
CMV:
Commercial Motor Vehicle
A CMV is a vehicle that is used as part of a business, is involved in interstate commerce, and may fit any of these descriptions:
- Weighs 10,001 pounds or more
- Has a gross vehicle weight rating or gross combination weight rating of 10,001 pounds or more
- Is designed or used to transport 16 or more passengers (including the driver) not for compensation
- Is designed or used to transport 9 or more passengers (including the driver) for compensation
- Is transporting hazardous materials in a quantity requiring placards
Make that 3. 58 mph is it. I'm too cheap to pay for a ticket, and I refuse to give it to California if I wasn't!
Hmm. I must be the ONLY driver who actually sets the cruise to 55 then!
I do better than that.... I avoid the state completely hahahha
(Apologies to Anchorman)
Operation Safe Driver Week 2016
Operation Safe Driver Week, sponsored by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA), kicks off next week, October 16-22, 2016.
During Operation Safe Driver Week, law enforcement agencies will be tracking unsafe driving behaviors such as speeding, failure to use a seat belt, distracted driving, improper lane change, and many more.
In 2015, the CVSA found that passenger vehicles speed significantly more than commercial motor vehicles (CMV); out of the 21,012 drivers pulled over during the 2015 Operation Safe Driver Week, passenger-vehicle drivers sped 27.3% of the time versus CMV drivers who sped 9.3% of the time.
PA troopers were all over 81 today near Harrisburg.
Commercial Motor Vehicle:
A commercial motor vehicle is any vehicle used in commerce to transport passengers or property with either:
- A gross vehicle weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more
- A gross combination weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more which includes a towed unit with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 10,000 pounds
CMV:
Commercial Motor Vehicle
A CMV is a vehicle that is used as part of a business, is involved in interstate commerce, and may fit any of these descriptions:
- Weighs 10,001 pounds or more
- Has a gross vehicle weight rating or gross combination weight rating of 10,001 pounds or more
- Is designed or used to transport 16 or more passengers (including the driver) not for compensation
- Is designed or used to transport 9 or more passengers (including the driver) for compensation
- Is transporting hazardous materials in a quantity requiring placards
Hmm. I must be the ONLY driver who actually sets the cruise to 55 then!
Nope. Here's Another!
(Apologies to Anchorman)
I accept your apology, and forgive you!
Thanks for posting the info!
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(Apologies to Anchorman)
Operation Safe Driver Week 2016
Operation Safe Driver Week, sponsored by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA), kicks off next week, October 16-22, 2016.
During Operation Safe Driver Week, law enforcement agencies will be tracking unsafe driving behaviors such as speeding, failure to use a seat belt, distracted driving, improper lane change, and many more.
In 2015, the CVSA found that passenger vehicles speed significantly more than commercial motor vehicles (CMV); out of the 21,012 drivers pulled over during the 2015 Operation Safe Driver Week, passenger-vehicle drivers sped 27.3% of the time versus CMV drivers who sped 9.3% of the time.
Commercial Motor Vehicle:
A commercial motor vehicle is any vehicle used in commerce to transport passengers or property with either:
CMV:
Commercial Motor Vehicle
A CMV is a vehicle that is used as part of a business, is involved in interstate commerce, and may fit any of these descriptions: