PHOENIX, ARIZONA — An Arizona commercial vehicle driver was placed out of service after a traffic stop on State Route 202 uncovered multiple safety violations, including an overloaded cab, seatbelt violations, no valid medical evaluation, and trailer equipment issues.
The Arizona Department of Public Safety said the stop happened in the Phoenix area when a commercial motor vehicle passed a Highway Patrol state trooper assigned to the Commercial Motor Vehicle Enforcement Unit.
AZDPS said the trooper noticed that the truck cab was overloaded with four occupants and initiated a traffic stop.
During the stop, the trooper found that three of the four occupants were not wearing seatbelts as required under Arizona law.
The driver was also found to be operating without a valid medical evaluation.
Troopers also located a missing required trailer cotter pin.
AZDPS said the cotter pin helps secure the trailer to the truck and prevents it from becoming unsecured on the roadway.
The trooper also found that the emergency breakaway cable was improperly connected to the trailer chain instead of being connected directly to the truck.
The commercial motor vehicle driver was issued several citations and placed out of service.
AZDPS said the stop highlights the importance of basic safety requirements, proper equipment, and seatbelt use.
“Proper Equipment + Seat Belts = Safe Travel,” the agency said.
“Failing to secure your load and neglecting basic safety requirements endangers everyone on the road,” AZDPS said.
