Commercial Vehicles Inspected, More than 100 Cited

Commercial vehicle inspectors paced 101 vehicles out of service for safety defects during Roadcheck 2013 around the Capital Beltway region.

It was held to help make roadways more safe, according to a news release from Maryland State Police.

On Tuesday, a variety of law enforcement groups participated. Commercial vehicles were directed to FedEx Field in Landover where they were inspected at a temporary site.

"Roving police units patrolled the surrounding area for vehicles attempting to avoid inspection at the fixed site," the release states.

Inspectors examined 525 vehicles, the release states. They "placed 19 drivers out of service for being unqualified to operate commercial vehicles."

Police also gave 181 traffic citations and 284 warnings for vehicle violations, it states.

Maryland State Police and Virginia State Police participated, as well as police from Montgomery, Prince Georges and Calvert counties.

Also working on Roadcheck 2013 were the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE), Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration, and Maryland Comptroller’s Office personnel.

"In addition to the Maryland State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division personnel, State Police units also assisted, including the Special Operations Division K-9 and command vehicle, Cadets, Tactical Medics and the Electronic Services Division," the release states.