New Hampshire Troopers Find 97 Violations in 21 Truck Inspections on Route 33 in Greenland
New Hampshire troopers inspected 21 trucks on one stretch of road and found 97 violations. The New Hampshire State Police released the results Nov. 6, CDLLife reports.
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Why troopers were there
People in Greenland had been complaining about tractor-trailers on Route 33, especially around the intersection with Ocean Road. State police teamed up with the Greenland Police Department and set up a commercial vehicle detail focused on truck compliance. Troop G of the state police handled the truck detail, while Troop A ran a separate operation in the area focused on passenger vehicles and general highway safety, CDLLife reports.
The goal, according to Greenland police, was to increase roadway safety, promote compliance with traffic laws and address unsafe driving and possible commercial vehicle violations.
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The results
- 21 truck inspections.
- 97 violations.
- 26 out-of-service violations.
That is almost five violations per truck checked, on average. Troopers say they found both New Hampshire traffic offenses and federal commercial vehicle violations, and they shared photos of some of the equipment problems.
Context
To be fair, 21 trucks is a small sample. A violation can be anything from a light to a log. But 26 out-of-service violations is not small stuff, since those can keep a truck parked until the problem is fixed.
State police say their members will keep taking part in similar efforts. A solid pre-trip inspection checklist is the best defense against an out-of-service order.
Why it matters to truckers
Truckers who run Route 33 through Greenland, or other roads where neighbors have complained, should expect more checks. Lights, tires, brakes and logbooks are the usual starting points.
A question for readers
Do towns with truck complaints deserve regular inspection details, or does that just turn one road into a speed trap for truckers?
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