Resident complaints prompt New Hampshire CMV inspection blitz that uncovered nearly 150 violations
Law enforcement agencies in New Hampshire partnered for a single-day commercial vehicle enforcement effort that uncovered nearly 150 violations.
On June 12, 2026, the New Hampshire State Police and the Plaistow Police Department conducted an operation in response to “concerns expressed by Plaistow residents related to the unsafe operation of commercial vehicles in the town.”
During the single-day operation, officers were on the lookout for “excessive speed, violations of weight restrictions, driving on restricted roads, as well as other unsafe behaviors by commercial drivers.”
See below for key takeaways from the Plaistow blitz.
- 31 commercial vehicles stopped
- 146 violations were discovered
- 5 drivers out-of-service
- 7 vehicles out-of-service
- Multiple summonses and warnings were issued for issues ranging from speeding to drivers operating in violation of federal out-of-service orders
A similar operation that took place in Plaistow in January 2026