The Maine State Police, in partnership with the Maine Turnpike Authority and the Maine Bureau of Highway Safety, conducted a high-visibility traffic enforcement initiative on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 to reduce crashes and fatalities through enhanced speed enforcement and increased attention to work zone safety according to a press release received late this afternoon from the Department of Public Safety, Augusta.  The campaign aims to reduce adverse driver behaviors such as following too closely, speeding, distracted driving and aggressive driving during the busy summer travel season, with an emphasis on construction zones when workers are most vulnerable.

Tuesday’s enforement effort, which ran from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm., spanned the Maine Turnpike in work zones from York to Auburn.  Troopers from Troop G and the Traffic Safety Unit participated in stationary and roving enforcement detals using both marked and unmarked cruiseers.  The Maine Bureau of Highway Safety supported the initiative through highway safety grants that funded additional efforts.

Fourteen Troopers contributed to the traffic safety efforts, stopping 144 total vehicles for various violations.  Troopers issued 83 citations for various violations, including speeding, distracted driving, seatbelt violations, and other traffic offenses.  Of the speeding violations issued, 12 were specifically for construction zone speed violations. Troopers also issued 75 warnings to promote voluntary compliance with Maine’s traffic laws and encourage safe driving habits.  The Maine State Police thank all those who participted in the initiative to enhance work zone saety and traffic safety awarneess.