July 26-30 Initiative Focused on Preventing Bridge Strikes and Improving Highway Safety<\/p>\n
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The New York State Police, Troop L, joined the statewide Bridge Hit Mitigation Enforcement Campaign\u00a0from July 26 through July 30, in partnership with the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) and the Governor\u2019s Traffic Safety Committee.<\/p>\n
The initiative\u2019s goal was to focus on reducing bridge and overpass strikes involving commercial motor vehicles through education and targeted enforcement.<\/p>\n
On Long Island, commercial vehicles are prohibited from traveling on all parkways because of low bridge clearances. Despite posted restrictions, bridge strikes continue to occur when operators fail to know their vehicle\u2019s height or travel on roadways not designated for commercial vehicle traffic.<\/p>\n
Bridge strikes can cause significant damage to transportation infrastructure, lengthy traffic delays, costly repairs, and increase the risk of secondary crashes. Commercial vehicle operators are encouraged to know the exact height of their vehicle, carefully plan their route and obey all posted bridge clearance signs before traveling.<\/p>\n
During the campaign, members of Troop L\u2019s Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit conducted high visibility enforcement in areas known for bridge strikes while educating commercial vehicle drivers on safe route planning and bridge clearance requirements.<\/p>\n
During the initiative, Troop L\u2019s Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit:<\/p>\n
Conducted 48 commercial vehicle inspectionsPlaced 4 vehicles out of service\u00a0for safety violationsIssued 67 traffic tickets<\/p>\n
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The campaign supported the statewide safety message:<\/p>\n
\u201cCheck Your Height. Know It\u2019s Right\u201d<\/p>\n
Motorists and commercial drivers are reminded to:<\/p>\n
Know the exact height of your vehicle before beginning your tripPlan routes that accommodate your vehicle\u2019s height and weightObey bridge clearance signsNever attempt to drive under a bridge if you are unsure of the available clearance.<\/p>\n
Preventing bridge strikes helps protect New York\u2019s transportation infrastructure, reduces costly repairs, minimizes traffic delays and keeps everyone on the road safer.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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