Statewide ‘aggressive driving enforcement wave’ starts soon in Pennsylvania

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is spearheading a multi-week traffic enforcement effort targeting aggressive drivers.

PennDOT recently announced that a stateside aggressive driving enforcement wave will be held from October 21 through November 10, 2025.

During the enforcement period, law enforcement agencies will increase patrols, looking for aggressive driving behaviors such as speeding, tailgating, failing to obey school bus safety laws, and ignoring Pennsylvania’s Move Over Law.

“Every driver can make the choice to keep our roads safer,” said PennDOT Safety Press Officer Emily Swecker. “This campaign is a reminder to drive safely and obey the laws.”

Other agencies participating in the aggressive driver enforcement effort include the South Strabane Police Department, South Strabane Fire Department, and Highway Safety Network.

If you encounter an aggressive driver, PennDOT offers the following tips:

• Get out of their way and don’t challenge them.
• 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.