April 09, 2026 - Philadelphia, PA
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) gathered with transportation officials and advocates at the Walt Whitman Bridge in south Philadelphia to urge safe driving and kick off a statewide aggressive driving enforcement wave, now through April 26. Enforcement will focus on speeding, distracted driving, and work zone awareness. Drivers exhibiting other unsafe behaviors, such as driving too fast for conditions, following too closely, or making careless lane changes, will also be cited.The Shapiro Administration hosted the event along with New Jersey State Police, New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety, Delaware River Port Authority, and safety advocate Eileen Miller. Additionally, on April 14, agencies across both states will unite for a one-day operation. No matter where you drive, if you engage in aggressive driving, you will be stopped by the police."Keeping our roadways safe is truly a collective effort," stated PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll. "We're committed to reminding drivers to slow down, buckle up, and stay distraction-free, while also encouraging everyone to remain calm and courteous on the road. Together, we can make a difference."Speakers Include:Din Abazi - District Executive, PennDOT D6Mike Carroll - Secretary, PennDOT Michael Rizol - Director, New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic SafetyCaptain Patrick Brady - New Jersey State PoliceCaptain Jonathan Sunderlin - Pennsylvania State PoliceLieutenant Jessica Gabe - Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA) Police DepartmentEileen Miller - Safety Advocate for Paul Miller's Law