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News Releases

• Ottawa, October 27, 2006 - Canada’s Progress Towards Road Safety Vision 2010 Targets
• Ottawa, June 21, 2006 - Canadian Jurisdictions Conduct Yearly Inspection Blitz
• January 10th, 2006 - Flood Damage Vehicles - Beware of U.S. Imports to Canada
• December 14, 2005 - Pocket Bikes - Illegal on the Road
• August 10, 2005 - US, Canadian Jurisdictions Gear Up for Brake Safety Awareness Week
• Ottawa, June 28, 2005 - Canadian Jurisdictions Conduct Yearly Inspection Blitz
• December 13, 2004 - Pocket Bikes - Illegal on the Road
• August 16, 2004 - Safe Brakes Save Lives
• July 28, 2004 - Truck and Bus Brake Safety Campaign Adds New Feature
• June 29, 2004 - Canadian Jurisdictions Conduct Yearly Inspection Blitz

Canada’s Progress Towards Road Safety Vision 2010 Targets

Ottawa, October 27, 2006 - Canada achieved the lowest death toll in 55 years during 2004. Canada’s national road safety plan - called Road Safety Vision 2010 - is the road map against which government and non-government road safety organizations and advocates are seeking to reduce the average number of fatalities and serious injuries during the 2008-2010 period by 30% when compared to comparable figures during the 1996-2001 period. The ultimate objective of the Road Safety Vision is for Canada to have the safest roads in the world by 2010.

During the nine year time frame of Road Safety Vision 2010 (2002-2010), improvement is being measured on the basis of the average number of deaths and serious injuries during the most recent three year period. These figures are then compared with the average number of deaths and serious injuries during the 1996-2001 comparison period, to demonstrate the extent of progress.

The number of road users killed (2,725) and seriously injured (18,468) decreased by 8.1% and 5.1%, respectively, over average 1996-2001 baseline figures for the same indicators. The average number of victims killed and seriously injured during the 2002-2004 period were 5.4% and 3.3% lower, respectively, than comparable figures during the baseline period.

Noteworthy improvements occurred among a number of areas targeted under Road Safety Vision 2010. In particular, substantial improvement occurred in the number of:

• unbelted fatally and seriously injured occupants (-10.0% and -15.5%, respectively),
• fatally and seriously injured young drivers/riders (-13.6% and -11.9%, respectively),
• fatally injured victims of rural road crashes (-10.6%),
• seriously injured victims of intersection crashes (-9.0%), and
• drivers involved in serious injury crashes involving alcohol (-11.0%).

Preliminary casualty figures for 2005 indicate that a slowdown has occurred in the progress toward the Road Safety Vision 2010 target objective for fatalities, as the death toll (2,923) increased by 7.3% over the 2004 fatality figure. However, the number of seriously injured road users (18,280) decreased slightly, by 1.0%, over 2004.

If annual traffic fatalities and serious injuries continue at similar rates, the annual death and serious injury toll due to traffic collisions will decrease by 2010. The national target for fatality and serious injury reductions (-30%) could be attained through substantive measures which focus on improvements in the areas targeted.

Canada’s fatality rate fell to the tenth lowest among the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) member countries from seventh lowest in 2003, based on ‘deaths per billion vehicle kilometres traveled’. The Netherlands, Sweden, Great Britain, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Australia, Switzerland and Germany had fatality rates that were lower than Canada’s. The United States ranked 11th.

Detailed information on jurisdictional progress towards the Road Safety Vision 2010 national target and sub-targets can be obtained at www.ccmta.ca.

Canadian Jurisdictions Conduct Yearly Inspection Blitz

Ottawa, June 21, 2006 – The Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators (CCMTA) reports that 80% of vehicles inspected during this year’s international Roadcheck passed inspections demonstrating a high level of mechanical fitness. The annual roadside safety inspection of commercial vehicles was conducted across Canada on June 6, 7 and 8. The international blitz  is coordinated by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) in concert with CCMTA member jurisdictions. Enforcement agencies in Canada, the United States and Mexico participated in the event to promote highway safety.

As part of the event, safety inspections of vehicles and drivers are conducted at sites in all Canadian jurisdictions. Vehicles are selected randomly at each location and subjected to the most comprehensive and stringent of the CVSA on-road inspection procedures. As has been done over the last few years, only vehicles that did not display a valid CVSA inspection decal were inspected and reported on.

Over the three days of the event, a total of 7,634 vehicles and drivers underwent full inspections for mechanical and driver fitness. Of those vehicles, 6,096 passed the rigorous inspection standards. Inspectors issued 9,478 new decals to trucks, trailers and buses across the country signifying a high level of safety and mechanical fitness. A total of 3.8% of drivers were placed out of service for log book or documentation problems. Results from this year’s initiative as well as Roadcheck 2005 and 2004 are shown in the attached tables.

In total, 1,498 trucks, 40 motor coaches and 296 drivers were placed out of service for various safety defects and violations. An out-of-service condition can occur for infractions as simple as a rear signal light not working to the extreme of faulty steering or brakes. Other defects include wheels, tires, frame and load security. In many cases, drivers were able to make the necessary adjustments on site, were re-inspected, and continued on their trip.

While slightly increased from last year’s figure, the 20.1% out-of-service rate for this year continues an overall downward trend in the OOS rate over the last ten years. Enforcement and industry officials know that education, awareness and consistent enforcement are key to improving commercial vehicle safety, as it is for all road users. CVSA Region V calls on all industry players -carriers, drivers and enforcement officials alike- to work together to achieve a further, sustained drop in the out-of-service rate across the country over the next few years.

Roadcheck 2006 was planned and carried out as a joint effort involving the Canadian provinces and territories, CVSA Region V (Canada), CCMTA, CVSA International and our industry road safety partners as part of an ongoing commitment to introduce safety measures and programs that result in safer vehicles, safer operators and safer highways.

For further information, please contact CVSA Region V (Canada) President Doug Howie, at 204-945-2022.

Notes

OOS: Out of service

General: The procedure for Roadcheck allows jurisdictions the flexibility of conducting the blitz for a minimum of 48 hours over the 72-hour period up to the full 72 hours.

Figures for 2006 do not include vehicles waived through and considered ‘passed’ due to the presence of a valid CVSA decal. Only vehicles without a valid CVSA inspection decal were inspected and reported on.

N/A: Denotes jurisdictions which did not participate in motor coach inspections.

June 21, 2006

Notes

OOS: Out of service

General: The procedure for Roadcheck allows jurisdictions the flexibility of conducting the blitz for a minimum of 48 hours over the 72-hour period up to the full 72 hours.

Figures for 2005 do not include trucks waived through and considered 'passed' due to the presence of a valid CVSA decal. Only trucks without a valid CVSA inspection decal were inspected and reported on.

N/A: Denotes jurisdictions which did not participate in motor coach inspections.

June 28, 2005

Notes

OOS: Out of service

General: The procedure for Roadcheck allows jurisdictions the flexibility of conducting the blitz for a minimum of 48 hours over the 72-hour period up to the full 72 hours.

Figures for 2004 do not include trucks waived through and considered 'passed' due to the presence of a valid CVSA decal. Only trucks without a valid CVSA inspection decal were inspected and reported on.

n/a: Not available. Quebec could not participate in this year's event due to unforeseen circumstances. NWT data not available at time of release.

June 29, 2004

January 10th, 2006 - Flood Damage Vehicles - Beware of U.S. Imports to Canada

Flood damaged Vehicles may enter the Canadian Marketplace
"Beware of vehicles being sold from the U.S. and imported into Canada that may be flood damaged vehicles from the recent natural disasters in the southern U.S." warn CCMTA, Canada's road safety administrators. The Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators (CCMTA), an organization comprising federal, provincial and territorial governments responsible for road safety in Canada, cautions consumers on purchasing used cars with origins along the U.S. Gulf Coast that may be flood damaged vehicles.

According to a recent article from the American Association of Motor Vehicle Transport Administrators, more than one quarter of the two million vehicles in the Gulf Coast area are estimated to have sustained flood damage from Hurricanes Katrina or Rita. To help protect consumers from buying flood damaged vehicles, the states of Louisiana, Texas, Florida, Mississippi and Alabama are branding these vehicle records with variations of "Flood - Salvage".

Under the Motor Vehicle Safety Act administered by Transport Canada, vehicles imported from the United States are processed through the Registrar of Imported Vehicles (RIV) program. The RIV captures the branding shown on the US Vehicle Titles and makes this information available to all licensing jurisdictions in Canada. Flood vehicles will be treated in the same manner and any branding applied to them in the U.S. will be carried forward in Canada.

Individual provinces and territories have different rules on how to treat these vehicles. Depending on where a vehicle is licensed, the province or territory may consider these vehicles "NON REPAIRABLE". In other words, these vehicles may not be licensed, and could only be used as scrap or parts only. Other jurisdictions may allow the vehicles to be licensed following inspections to ensure the vehicles have been adequately repaired.

According to the RIV, there are a number of practical tips to help consumers when checking vehicles for flood damage:

• Find out information on the vehicle's history from a Registry Agent. There are also a number of private companies that provide vehicle history for a fee.
• Prior to purchasing a used vehicle, have it inspected by a trusted and certified automotive technician.
• A technician specializing in electrical and electronic diagnosis should be consulted if you suspect the vehicle has suffered flood damage.
  
• Buy only from a licensed automotive business.
• Ask the seller directly whether the car has been damaged by water or anything else and obtain the answer in writing.
  
• Check for damp or musty odours inside the vehicle and in the trunk.
• Check for any signs of rust and mud in the trunk, glove box and beneath the seats and dashboard.
• Check for rusty brackets under the seats or carpets.
  
• Look for any discoloured upholstery or carpet that fits poorly or doesn't match exactly.
• Make sure that all gauges are in working condition.
• Check underneath the hood and look for a water line that was marked by mud or silt or for evidence of a recent engine shampoo.
• Test everything, the lights, windshield wipers, turn signals, cigarette lighter, radio etc.
  
• Check the heater and air conditioner several times.
• Look in the vents for signs of water or mud.
• Have a certified automotive service technician inspect for signs of water or silt in the vehicle's fuse box and electrical junction boxes.
• Ask to see the U.S. registration of the car, keeping in mind that the registration will only indicate flood damage if the insurance company officially declared the car to have been salvaged.

The general public is advised to check with their province or territory as noted on the following page, before buying a flood damaged vehicle in or from the U.S.

Additional essential information on importing a vehicle can also be obtained at the Registrar of Imported Vehicles at www.riv.ca or by calling 1-888-848-8240.

Provincial / Territorial Contact Information

For detailed information on how to obtain a provincial or territorial licence plate, contact the appropriate jurisdiction:

Pocket Bikes - Illegal on the road

Wednesday, December 14th, 2005 - "Do not put your kids at risk - make the right decision" warn Canada's road safety administrators. The Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators (CCMTA), an organization comprising federal, provincial and territorial governments responsible for road safety in Canada, cautions consumers and retailers on pocket mini bikes.

Pocket mini bikes resemble small motorcycles and are expected once again to be at the top of the wish list for presents this holiday season. CCMTA reminds the general public these bikes do not belong on the roads. They stand about 260 centimetres (two feet) high, which make them very hard to see and they can reach speeds of 80 kilometres per hour. Also, the bikes do not have many of the legally required road safety features.

Before buying one of these bikes, parents need to do their homework by researching the laws of their province. Municipalities may authorize pocket motorcycles only on private property and ban them from public roads, sidewalks and parking lots.
"In jurisdictions across the country it is illegal to operate a pocket bike on highways or municipal roads. These toy bikes can be extremely dangerous and life threatening if not used properly" said Derek Sweet, CCMTA's Board member and Director General of Road Safety and Motor Vehicle Regulation at Transport Canada. "Unlike bigger bikes they emulate, pocket bikes lack basic safety features like rear-view mirrors, lights, turn signals and do not meet minimum safety requirements. This bike is marketed as a toy exposing children to serious risk of injury".

Educating Truck Drivers and Mechanics on Brake Safety
US, Canadian Jurisdictions Gear Up for Brake Safety Awareness Week

August 10, 2005 – Beginning August 28 and continuing through September 3, a special "educational event" entitled Brake Safety Awareness Week will take place across the U.S. and Canada at a number of truck stops and other locations where truck drivers and mechanics congregate. Brake Safety Awareness Week is part of Operation Air Brake, a larger campaign sponsored by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance with support from CCMTA jurisdictions and industry partners to promote commercial vehicle brake safety.

Braking systems on commercial vehicles are complicated and contain many parts that need constant inspection and attention to ensure proper operation and performance. By far, brakes comprise the largest percentage of out-of-service violations that are cited during roadside inspections. Approximately 3 million roadside inspections are conducted annually throughout North America; however, the industry estimates there are several hundred million truck trips annually. We are only scratching the surface with the enforcement efforts - but safety is also about education, and we need to do more.

Brake Safety Awareness Week is an educational event. It will concentrate solely on the importance of proper commercial vehicle brake inspection, maintenance and operation. CVSA certified inspectors will be teaming up with trucking companies, trucking associations, truck stops and brake suppliers to educate drivers and mechanics on the proper steps to take for inspecting and maintaining commercial vehicle brakes, with a special emphasis on brake adjustment.

Since the event is strictly educational, if problems are discovered during an inspection, the driver will be encouraged to fix them before going out on the road. Many truck stops will be offering free brake adjustments and discounts on any necessary repairs. Violations will not be issued by participating jurisdictions during this activity.

In addition to explanations of brake safety and how to avoid accidents caused by brake failure, drivers will receive educational and other helpful information to take with them, such as the CVSA brochure "Have Your Checked Your Brakes Today?", as well as the CVSA "Spot Check" brake adjustment indicators drivers can install to help measure if their brakes are in compliance.

Canadian Jurisdictions Conduct Yearly Inspection Blitz

Ottawa, June 28, 2005 - The Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators (CCMTA) reports that close to 82% of vehicles inspected during this year's international Roadcheck passed inspections demonstrating a high level of mechanical fitness. The annual roadside safety inspection of commercial vehicles was conducted across Canada on June 7, 8 and 9. The international blitz is coordinated by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) in concert with CCMTA member jurisdictions. Enforcement agencies in Canada, the United States and Mexico participated in the event to promote highway safety.

As part of the event, safety inspections of vehicles and drivers are conducted at sites in all Canadian jurisdictions. Vehicles are selected randomly at each location and subjected to the most comprehensive and stringent of the CVSA on-road inspection procedures. As was done last year, only vehicles that did not display a valid CVSA inspection decal were inspected and reported on.

Over the three days of the event, a total of 7,039 vehicles and drivers underwent full inspections for mechanical and driver fitness. Of those vehicles, 5,738 passed the rigorous inspection standards. Inspectors issued 7,173 new decals to trucks, trailers and buses across the country signifying a high level of safety and mechanical fitness. A total of 3.1% of drivers were placed out of service for log book or documentation problems. Results from this year's initiative as well as Roadcheck 2004 are shown in the attached tables.

In total, 1,282 trucks, 19 motor coaches and 220 drivers were placed out of service for various safety defects and violations. An out-of-service condition can occur for infractions as simple as a rear signal light not working to the extreme of faulty steering or brakes. Other defects include wheels, tires, frame and load security. In many cases, drivers were able to make the necessary adjustments on site, were re-inspected, and continued on their trip.

The 18.5% out-of-service rate recorded for this year's Roadcheck represents a positive improvement over last year's figure of 21.7%, continuing an overall downward trend in the OOS rate over the last ten years. Enforcement and industry officials are confident the rate can be improved upon further through continued joint efforts. CVSA Region V will examine the defect data over the next while to determine where to effectively focus education and enforcement efforts in the future.

Roadcheck 2005 was planned and carried out as a joint effort involving the Canadian provinces and territories, CVSA Region V (Canada), CCMTA, CVSA International and our industry road safety partners as part of an ongoing commitment to introduce safety measures and programs that result in safer vehicles, safer operators and safer highways.

For further information, please contact CVSA Region V (Canada) President Doug Howie, at 204-945-2022.

ROADCHECK 2005 RESULTS

Notes

OOS: Out of service

General: The procedure for Roadcheck allows jurisdictions the flexibility of conducting the blitz for a minimum of 48 hours over the 72-hour period up to the full 72 hours.

Figures for 2005 do not include trucks waived through and considered 'passed' due to the presence of a valid CVSA decal. Only trucks without a valid CVSA inspection decal were inspected and reported on.

N/A: Denotes jurisdictions which did not participate in motor coach inspections.

June 28, 2005

Notes

OOS: Out of service

General: The procedure for Roadcheck allows jurisdictions the flexibility of conducting the blitz for a minimum of 48 hours over the 72-hour period up to the full 72 hours.

Figures for 2004 do not include trucks waived through and considered 'passed' due to the presence of a valid CVSA decal. Only trucks without a valid CVSA inspection decal were inspected and reported on.

n/a: Not available. Quebec could not participate in this year's event due to unforeseen circumstances. NWT data not available at time of release.

June 29, 2004

Pocket Bikes - Illegal on the road

"Do not put your kids at risk - make the right decision" warn Canada's road safety administrators. The Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators (CCMTA), an organization comprising federal, provincial and territorial governments responsible for road safety in Canada, cautions consumers and retailers on pocket mini bikes.

Pocket mini bikes resemble small motorcycles and are expected to top the wish list for presents this holiday season. These bikes do not belong on the roads. These bikes are about 260 centimetres (two feet) high, which make them very hard to see and they can reach speeds of 80 kilometres per hour.

Before buying one of these bikes, parents need to do their homework by researching the laws of their province. Municipalities may authorize pocket motorcycles only on private property and ban them from public roads, sidewalks and parking lots.

"In jurisdictions across the country it is illegal to operate a pocket bike on highways or municipal roads. These toy bikes can be extremely dangerous and life threatening if not used properly" said Derek Sweet, CCMTA's president. "Unlike bigger bikes they emulate, pocket bikes lack basic safety features like rear-view mirrors, lights, turn signals and do not meet minimum safety requirements. This bike is marketed as a toy exposing children to serious risk of injury".

For further information:
Ian Tomlinson
Programs Manager
Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators
(613) 736-1003, extension 247

Safe Brakes Save Lives

August 16, 2004 — September 1, 2004 will find CVSA-Certified inspectors conducting specialized inspections on trucks and buses to make sure the vehicles' brakes are safe.

This activity, a part of Operation Air Brake, takes place several times a year, using both unannounced and announced events. The purpose of Operation Air Brake is to bring attention to the importance of keeping commercial vehicle brakes in safe condition. Brake-related defects continue to be the most significant and frequent violations that safety inspectors discover during a roadside inspection. For that reason, the annual campaign places a major emphasis on (1) increasing drivers', mechanics' and motor carriers' knowledge of brake inspection, compliance and vehicle brake performance; and (2) encouraging commercial vehicle brake system inspections throughout North America.

The official slogan for the Operation Air Brake Campaign is "Have you Checked Your Brakes Today?"

The 2004 campaign has added an educational feature that is intended to provide drivers and mechanics with demonstrations and educational materials on proper brake operation; how to recognize potential brake problems; and the need for properly maintained brakes.

Demonstrations are scheduled to take place at the Travel Centers of American Truck Stop located near Baltimore, Maryland, the Husky Truck Stop east of Regina, Saskatchewan, and all 10 Travel Centers of American Truck Stops in Ohio. In addition to the driver education, in some places, mechanics will be providing brake adjustments at no charge and vendors will be providing free brake seminars. No enforcement action will be taken at these events.

Operation Air Brake is a Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance initiative, with support from all CCMTA (Canadian) jurisdictions. For more information on the OAB campaign, please contact Steve Keppler, 202-775-1623, ext. 106 or (fax) 202-775-1624.

Truck and Bus Brake Safety Campaign Adds New Feature

July 28, 2004 — The Operation Air Brake that takes place throughout the United States and Canada is adding a new feature to its efforts to improve commercial vehicle brake safety throughout North America.

On September 1, in addition to the brake inspections that will take place at roadside locations, several Truck Stop operators have volunteered to help sponsor Brake Safety Inspections/Awareness events. These activities are intended to further educate drivers and mechanics on the importance of proper brake inspection, maintenance and operation. This is especially important because braking systems on commercial vehicles are complicated and contain many parts that need frequent inspection and attention to ensure proper operation and safe performance.

Brake-related defects continue to be the most significant and frequent violations that safety inspectors discover during a roadside inspection. For that reason, the annual campaign places a major emphasis on (1) increasing drivers', mechanics' and motor carriers' knowledge of brake inspection, compliance and vehicle brake performance; and (2) encouraging commercial vehicle brake system inspections throughout North America.

The Truck Stop Brake Safety Inspection/Awareness demonstrations will be conducted by CVSA certified commercial vehicle inspectors and will be educational rather than an enforcement activity. The demonstrations and the educational material the drivers will receive on proper brake operation, how to recognize potential brake problems and the need for properly maintained brakes are intended to provide them with a learning experience that will enhance safety on the highways. The educational material will also be available to drivers whose vehicles will be inspected at the Operation Air Brake roadside inspections.

Several international events are scheduled each year. The first, which has enforcement emphasis, takes place on "unannounced' dates. The second, which has an educational focus, is "announced" and takes place the first week of September. The official slogan for Operation Air Brake is "Have You Checked Your Brakes Today?"

For more information about this year's Operation Air Brake Campaign, contact Steve Keppler, 202-775-1623, ext. 106 or (fax) 202-775-1624.

Canadian Jurisdictions Conduct Yearly Inspection Blitz

Ottawa, June 29, 2004 — The Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators (CCMTA) reports that some 78% of vehicles inspected during this year's international Roadcheck passed inspections demonstrating a high level of mechanical fitness. The annual roadside safety inspection of commercial vehicles was conducted across Canada on June 8, 9 and 10. The international blitz is coordinated by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) in concert with CCMTA member jurisdictions. Enforcement agencies in Canada, the United States and Mexico participated in the event to promote highway safety.

As part of the event, safety inspections of vehicles and drivers are conducted at sites throughout all Canadian jurisdictions. Heavy trucks are selected randomly at each location and subjected to the most comprehensive and stringent of the CVSA on-road inspection procedures. As was done last year, only trucks that did not display a valid CVSA inspection decal were inspected and reported on.

Over the three days of the event, a total of 7,848 vehicles and drivers underwent full inspections for mechanical and driver fitness. Of those vehicles, 6,145 passed the rigorous inspection standards. Inspectors issued 8,290 new decals to trucks, trailers and buses across the country signifying a high level of safety and mechanical fitness. A total of 3% of drivers were placed out of service for log book or documentation problems, slightly lower than the 2003 figure. Results from this year's initiative as well as Roadcheck 2003 are shown in the attached tables.

In total, 1,703 trucks and 236 drivers were placed out of service for various safety defects and violations. An out-of-service condition can occur for infractions as simple as a rear signal light not working to the extreme of faulty steering or brakes. Other defects include wheels, tires, frame and load security. In many cases, drivers were able to make the necessary adjustments on site, were re-inspected, and continued on their trip.

While slightly higher than the 20% figure recorded over the last two years, the 21.7% out-of-service rate for Roadcheck 2004 still continues a positive overall downward trend in the OOS rate over the last ten years. Enforcement and industry officials are confident the rate can be improved upon further through continued joint efforts. CVSA Region V will examine the defect data over the next while to determine where to effectively focus education and enforcement efforts in the future.

Roadcheck 2004 was planned and carried out as a joint effort involving the Canadian provinces and territories, CVSA Region V (Canada), CCMTA, CVSA International and our industry road safety partners as part of an ongoing commitment to introduce safety measures and programs that result in safer vehicles, safer operators and safer highways.

For further information, please contact CVSA Region V (Canada) President Steve Callahan, at 403-340-5225.

Notes

OOS: Out of service

General: The procedure for Roadcheck allows jurisdictions the flexibility of conducting the blitz for a minimum of 48 hours over the 72-hour period up to the full 72 hours.

Figures for 2004 do not include trucks waived through and considered 'passed' due to the presence of a valid CVSA decal. Only trucks without a valid CVSA inspection decal were inspected and reported on.

n/a: Not available. Quebec could not participate in this year's event due to unforeseen circumstances. NWT data not available at time of release.

June 29, 2004

Notes

OOS: Out of service

General: The procedure for Roadcheck allows jurisdictions the flexibility of conducting the blitz for a minimum of 48 hours over the 72-hour period up to the full 72 hours.

Figures for 2003 do not include trucks waived through and considered 'passed' due to the presence of a valid CVSA decal. Only trucks without a valid CVSA inspection decal were inspected and reported on.