The top infraction for Operation Safe Driver Week 2025 was speeding, with officers issuing over 1,500 citations/tickets to commercial drivers. This year's Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) event ran from July 13–19, 2025, focusing on unsafe driving behaviors. Sky Transport Solutions helps carriers understand these results and implement programs to improve driver safety and reduce violations.
About Operation Safe Driver Week
Event Dates: July 13–19, 2025
Focus: Unsafe driving behaviors
CVSA schedules this 7-day safe-driving awareness campaign every year to educate drivers and create safer roadways across Canada, the U.S., and Mexico. Using traffic enforcement strategies for both passenger and commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers, CVSA's goal is to help improve overall driving behaviors.
Operation Safe Driver Week Results
During the July event, officers across North America issued warnings and tickets to 5,069 unsafe drivers, targeting commercial and passenger vehicles alike (both CMV and non-CMV drivers). Of the 8,739 vehicles inspected, this year's officers issued CMV drivers 3,230 warnings and 1,839 tickets/citations.
Enforcement Summary
CMV Drivers:
- 3,230 warnings
- 1,839 tickets/citations
Non-CMV Drivers:
- 345 warnings
- 665 tickets/citations
Top Infractions of Operation Safe Driver Week 2025
The top infractions of Operation Safe Driver Week 2025 were speeding, failure to wear a seatbelt, texting or using a handheld device, reckless/careless/inattentive driving, and possession/use/under the influence of drugs/alcohol.
Top Warnings, Citations, and Tickets Issued to CMV Drivers
| Offense | Total # of Warnings, Citations, and Tickets |
|---|---|
| Speeding | 1,564 |
| Failure to wear a seatbelt | 452 |
| Texting/Using a handheld device | 186 |
| Reckless, careless, inattentive driving | 59 |
| Possession/use/under the influence of drugs/alcohol | 36 |
Detailed Citation Statistics
Speeding
For speeding, CMV drivers received 1,073 warnings and 491 tickets/citations. Officers issued passenger drivers 176 warnings and 416 citations/tickets for speed-related infractions.
Failure to Wear a Seatbelt
CMV drivers received a total of 204 warnings and 248 tickets/citations for not wearing a seatbelt. Alternatively, passengers received 15 warnings and 16 tickets and citations for failure to wear a seatbelt.
Texting or Using a Handheld Device
Officers issued CMV drivers 107 warnings and 79 tickets/citations for texting or using a handheld device while operating a commercial vehicle. Passenger drivers were issued 22 warnings and 37 tickets/citations for the same infraction.
Reckless, Careless, Inattentive Driving
For the focus area on reckless, careless, and/or inattentive driving, CMV drivers received 12 citations and 47 warnings, while passenger vehicle drivers received 8 citations and 6 warnings. Reckless, careless, and/or inattentive driving means driving without appropriate care or attention for others on the road.
Possession/Use/Under the Influence of Drugs/Alcohol
Officers issued CMV drivers 14 warnings and 22 tickets/citations for possession/use/under the influence of drugs/alcohol while operating a commercial vehicle. Passenger drivers were issued 4 warnings and 5 tickets/citations for the same infraction.
Key Takeaway from Sky Transport Solutions
With speeding being the top infraction and over 1,500 citations/tickets issued to commercial drivers, it's clear that driver behavior remains a critical safety concern. Sky Transport Solutions recommends that carriers implement comprehensive driver training programs focused on speed management, seatbelt compliance, and eliminating distracted driving behaviors to reduce violations and improve safety outcomes.
Focus on Unsafe Driving Behaviors
The focus on unsafe driving aims to identify any person driving a vehicle with disregard for the safety of themselves or others. Operation Safe Driver Week targets behaviors that contribute to crashes and violations, emphasizing the importance of safe driving practices for all motorists.
How Sky Transport Solutions Can Help
At Sky Transport Solutions, we understand that driver behavior violations can lead to costly citations, increased CSA scores, and safety risks. Our team can help trucking companies:
- Develop driver training programs focused on speed management and compliance
- Implement seatbelt compliance programs and policies
- Establish distracted driving policies and enforcement procedures
- Create programs to address reckless, careless, and inattentive driving behaviors
- Develop drug and alcohol testing programs and policies
- Monitor driver behavior through telematics and other safety technologies
- Prepare drivers for CVSA enforcement events like Operation Safe Driver Week
- Address violations before they result in citations or impact CSA scores
- Document driver training and safety program compliance
Don't wait until the next Operation Safe Driver Week to address unsafe driving behaviors. Contact Sky Transport Solutions today to ensure your drivers are trained, compliant, and prepared to avoid costly violations and maintain safe driving practices year-round.
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