Even the most common activities of law enforcement cannot become routine. This is especially true with a roadside stop of a commercial motor vehicle. Additional officer safety issues arise with a vehicle that is heavier, larger and sits higher than the typical passenger vehicle. It is critical that a roadside stop of a commercial motor vehicle be conducted in a safe location... an area where the truck has room to safely leave the traffic lane and offers room for the truck to safely re-enter traffic.
Produced in cooperation with the International Association of Chiefs of Police, this video gives practical, perhaps life-saving, tips and examples that officers can follow while performing commercial vehicle stops.