WSP

Late October is a very busy time for Northwest Agriculture. Apple harvest is under way, grape harvest is kicking into a higher gear, and then there’s field maintenance and work. And with all of that activity taking place in farm country, motorists are asked to watch for farm equipment sharing the roadway from time to time. ...

Washington state Lawmakers pass legislation this week that will allow truck drivers to drive loads that happen to be a little over weight.  On Monday, the state House approved Senate Bill 5883.  The legislation allows drivers carrying crops exceed weight limits by up to 5% twice in a calendar year.   ...

Following a collision between a potato truck and transit bus in Kennewick, the Washington State Patrol is remind truck drivers to inspect their vehicles to ensure everything is working properly.  WSP’s David Coppinger told the Washington Ag Network even during the busy harvest season, drivers must walk around their truck and inspect in thoroughly.   “...

It’s been about a month since Washington’s new Distracted Driving Law, also known as the Driving Under the Influence of Electronics Act, went into effect.  Many Washington State Patrol troopers used the first month of the law to educate motorists about the changes as well as what they can and cannot do behind the wheel.  WSP Trooper Ch...