{"id":251112,"date":"2026-07-24T13:36:09","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T13:36:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/251112\/"},"modified":"2026-07-24T13:36:09","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T13:36:09","slug":"new-hope-solebury-cops-taking-part-in-aggressive-driving-enforcement-effort","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/251112\/","title":{"rendered":"New Hope, Solebury Cops Taking Part In Aggressive Driving Enforcement Effort"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Municipal police and the Pennsylvania State Police are cracking down on aggressive drivers in the area. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.newhopefreepress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/E-IMG-6984.png?ssl=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"520\" height=\"312\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/E-IMG-6984.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37023 lazy\"  data- data-pagespeed-url-hash=\"2418772416\" onload=\"pagespeed.CriticalImages.checkImageForCriticality(this);\"\/><\/a>File photo.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Bucks County municipal police and the Pennsylvania State Police are cracking down on aggressive drivers in the area. <\/p>\n<p>Advertisements<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/climateclarity.substack.com\/p\/new-hope-vibe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/nhv-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42873 lazy\" data-pagespeed-url-hash=\"2295055879\" onload=\"pagespeed.CriticalImages.checkImageForCriticality(this);\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Local and state police have started aggressive driving enforcement in the area and plan to run their efforts through Aug. 16.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">A coordinated enforcement day is scheduled on Friday, July 24, along Route 1, authorities said. <\/p>\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">In Bucks County, the Bedminster Township, Bensalem Township, Bristol Borough, Bristol Township, Buckingham Township, Doylestown Township, Falls Township, Hilltown Township, Lower Southampton Township, Middletown Township, Morrisville Borough, New Britain Township, New Hope Borough, Newtown Borough, Newtown Township, Northampton Township, Penndel Borough, Pennridge Regional, Quakertown Borough, Richland Township, Solebury Township, Tinicum Township, Upper Southampton Township, Warrington Township, Warwick Township, and Yardley Borough police departments are taking part. <\/p>\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The enforcement initiative is targeting heavy-truck violations, pedestrian safety, red-light running, speeding, and tailgating. <\/p>\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">At a press conference in Philadelphia, law enforcement and PennDOT officials said the targeted enforcement is looking to reduce aggressive driving-related crashes, injuries, and fatalities on roadways throughout the Philadelphia region.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisements<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/flo-gutters.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Flo.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41639 lazy\" data-pagespeed-url-hash=\"2295055879\" onload=\"pagespeed.CriticalImages.checkImageForCriticality(this);\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Troopers and officers will use traffic enforcement zones, saturation patrols, speed enforcement details, corridor enforcement, work zone enforcement, and multi-jurisdictional patrols to identify and cite aggressive drivers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cSafe roadways are a shared effort,\u201d said\u00a0PennDOT District 6 Executive Din Abazi. \u201cPennDOT encourages everyone to take care by slowing down, buckling up, and steering clear of distractions and impaired driving. Remember, staying calm and courteous on the road makes a big difference for everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">There were 2,190 aggressive driving crashes, resulting in 37 fatalities and 114 suspected serious injuries in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties in 2025, according to PennDOT. <\/p>\n<p>Advertisements<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thorhvac.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"408\" width=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Thor-Ad.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41248 lazy\" style=\"width:300px\" data-pagespeed-url-hash=\"3984129516\" onload=\"pagespeed.CriticalImages.checkImageForCriticality(this);\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cTroopers will focus on drivers who are speeding, tailgating, failing to use turn signals, and engaging in distracted driving. The Pennsylvania State Police is collaborating with law enforcement agencies across the state to ensure the success of this initiative,\u201d said state police Lt. Thomas Falcon. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.newhopefreepress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9164.jpg?ssl=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"520\" height=\"322\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG_9164.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41417 lazy\"  data- data-pagespeed-url-hash=\"3886499755\" onload=\"pagespeed.CriticalImages.checkImageForCriticality(this);\"\/><\/a>A Pennsylvania State Police vehicle on a call. File photo.<br \/>Credit: Tom Sofield\/NewHopeFreePress.com<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAggressive driving is not an accident. It is a choice, and in Philadelphia, it is a crisis. A record share of people killed by aggressive drivers fall on pedestrians and cyclists,\u201d said the\u00a0Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia Executive Director Lana Harshaw. \u201cWe cannot afford to treat this as background noise. The Bicycle Coalition is calling on the city and state to invest in infrastructure, enforcement, and policy changes that will make Philadelphia\u2019s streets safe for everyone, not just those inside a car.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">PennDOT has the below tips for drivers who encounter an aggressive motorist: <\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Get out of their way and stay as far away as possible.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Do not engage or challenge the driver in any way.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Stay relaxed, avoid eye contact, and ignore rude gestures.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Don\u2019t block the passing lane if you are driving slower than most of the traffic.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Do not attempt to follow or pursue the vehicle.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 You or a passenger may call the police. But if you use a cell phone, pull over to a safe location. If you can, note the license plate and a description of the car.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The enforcement wave is funded through PennDOT\u2019s investment of federal funds from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Municipal police and the Pennsylvania State Police are cracking down on aggressive drivers in the area. 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