2006 DPS Annual Report - Arizona Department of Public Safety

Highway Patrol
Division
“Operation Roadcheck,” conducted in Flagstaff June 5-8 yields significant results
In a combined effort of the Arizona Department of Public Safety, the Arizona Department of Transportation
Motor Vehicle Division and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, a major commercial
vehicle enforcement detail was conducted in the Flagstaff area from June 5 through June 8 (FY
2006). This project, entitled Operation Roadcheck, is in conjunction with a national effort to perform
a “snapshot” of the condition of commercial motor vehicles throughout the country. Officers completed
comprehensive inspections of commercial vehicles where all mechanical components and driver
credentials were examined. The results of this project are as follows:
• 509 commercial vehicles inspected
• 130 vehicles placed out of service for mechanical
violations (the most significant violations
found were in brake systems and load securements)
• 107 drivers were placed out of service (the
most significant of violations for drivers driving over
hours and for false information on driver logbooks)
• 2 drivers were found to be consuming alcohol
while in operation
• 1 driver was arrested for failing to comply
with an out of service order by driving the vehicle
the following day without making required repairs.
• 1659 total violations were discovered by officers
during these inspections. These figures indicate
approximately 25% of commercial vehicles inspected
were placed out of service for various violations.
This operation included checkpoints on Interstate 40 East and Westbound at MP 182 and Interstate I-17
North and Southbound at MP 323. It also included roving patrols in and around the area for vehicles
avoiding these checkpoints. This effort included support from the American Red Cross who provided
canteen services to the over 75 officers involved and the motoring public.
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