Indiana State Police Nabs 45 CMV Violations in Distracted Driving Crackdown

Key Details Indiana State Police conducted a four-hour distracted driving enforcement blitz on Friday, April 10th along Interstate 70 between mile markers 69 and 156 near the Ohio border. Troopers made 153 total traffic stops and issued 172 citations during the operation focused on unsafe driving behaviors, particularly cell phone use. CMV Enforcement Results Commercial motor vehicle enforcement proved especially productive, with troopers stopping 18 CMVs and conducting 16 full inspections. These inspections uncovered 45 violations across the vehicles checked. Officers issued 9 CMV citations and 9 warnings during the enforcement action. Why It Matters Distracted driving remains a critical safety concern for professional drivers and the traveling public. This blitz demonstrates state police commitment to addressing unsafe behaviors that endanger lives on high-traffic corridors. Drivers operating in Indiana should remain vigilant about maintaining focus, avoiding cell phone use, and adhering to all vehicle safety standards to avoid citations and potential out-of-service orders.