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Search the Noteworthy Practices database Engaging Local Agencies in Commercial Vehicle Inspections - MichiganOriginal publication: SHSP Implementation Process Model, Supplement Number 1 – Case Studies; FHWA-SA-10-025; 2010 (PDF, 1MB)Publication Year: 2010Key Accomplishments
Commercial vehicle safety is an emphasis area in the Michigan SHSP, with goals including reduced fatigue-related crashes, improved heavy truck maintenance, and a strengthened commercial driver license program. The commercial vehicle safety emphasis area action plan identifies enforcement as a strategy for achieving SHSP goals; however State resources are limited. To extend enforcement capabilities, the State Police developed programs to engage local law enforcement in commercial vehicle inspections. Michigan State Police conduct basic commercial vehicle inspection introductory classes and train local police agencies to conduct North American commercial vehicle inspections. Through a Special Transportation Enforcement Team (STET), State Police provide field training and mentoring for local officers certified to conduct inspections. The STET officers work alongside local police during special training sessions. During a typical event, State Police set up temporary operations at a weigh station, rest area, or along the roadside and offer field training to local officers certified in North American inspections. This format enables experienced State commercial vehicle enforcement specialists to communicate enforcement strategies and best practices to local law enforcement. ResultsThirty local agencies have been certified to conduct North American standard inspections and hours of service enforcement, and some local agencies have established dedicated commercial vehicle enforcement teams. Contact: Publication Year: 2010 |