Bucks County municipal police and the Pennsylvania State Police are cracking down on aggressive drivers in the area.
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A coordinated enforcement day is scheduled on Friday, July 24, along Route 1, authorities said.
Local and state police will continue aggressive driving enforcement in the area through Aug. 16.
In Bucks County, the Bedminster Township, Bensalem Township, Bristol Borough, Bristol Township, Buckingham Township, Doylestown Township, Falls Township, Hilltown Township, Lower Southampton Township, Middletown Township, Morrisville Borough, New Britain Township, New Hope Borough, Newtown Borough, Newtown Township, Northampton Township, Penndel Borough, Pennridge Regional, Quakertown Borough, Richland Township, Solebury Township, Tinicum Township, Upper Southampton Township, Warrington Township, Warwick Township, and Yardley Borough police departments are taking part.
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The enforcement initiative is targeting heavy-truck violations, pedestrian safety, red-light running, speeding, and tailgating.
At a press conference in Philadelphia, law enforcement and PennDOT officials said the targeted enforcement is looking to reduce aggressive driving-related crashes, injuries, and fatalities on roadways throughout the Philadelphia region.
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Troopers and officers will use traffic enforcement zones, saturation patrols, speed enforcement details, corridor enforcement, work zone enforcement, and multi-jurisdictional patrols to identify and cite aggressive drivers.
“Safe roadways are a shared effort,” said PennDOT District 6 Executive Din Abazi. “PennDOT encourages everyone to take care by slowing down, buckling up, and steering clear of distractions and impaired driving. Remember, staying calm and courteous on the road makes a big difference for everyone.”
There were 2,190 aggressive driving crashes, resulting in 37 fatalities and 114 suspected serious injuries in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties in 2025, according to PennDOT.
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“Troopers will focus on drivers who are speeding, tailgating, failing to use turn signals, and engaging in distracted driving. The Pennsylvania State Police is collaborating with law enforcement agencies across the state to ensure the success of this initiative,” said state police Lt. Thomas Falcon.
“Aggressive driving is not an accident. It is a choice, and in Philadelphia, it is a crisis. A record share of people killed by aggressive drivers fall on pedestrians and cyclists,” said the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia Executive Director Lana Harshaw. “We cannot afford to treat this as background noise. The Bicycle Coalition is calling on the city and state to invest in infrastructure, enforcement, and policy changes that will make Philadelphia’s streets safe for everyone, not just those inside a car.”
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PennDOT has the below tips for drivers who encounter an aggressive motorist:
• Get out of their way and stay as far away as possible.
• Do not engage or challenge the driver in any way.
• Stay relaxed, avoid eye contact, and ignore rude gestures.
• Don’t block the passing lane if you are driving slower than most of the traffic.
• Do not attempt to follow or pursue the vehicle.
• You or a passenger may call the police. But if you use a cell phone, pull over to a safe location. If you can, note the license plate and a description of the car.
The enforcement wave is funded through PennDOT’s investment of federal funds from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
