Operation Ghost Rider

The National Transportation Safety Organization (NTSO) announced a new distracted driving enforcement initiative on April 25, 2017. Operation Ghost Rider uses unmarked spotter vehicles, which contain a law enforcement passenger. When the spotters observe a distracted driver, they radio a fully marked law enforcement unit to initiate a traffic stop. The goal is to change driver behavior to save lives and prevent injuries.

2017

During a total of 18 hours of enforcement, law enforcement officers conducted more than 907 traffic stops resulting in 726 citations and 34 arrests.

2018

49 officers stopped 530 vehicles, issued 440 citations, and made 9 arrests in a 6-hour period.

2019

22 officers stopped 300 vehicles, issued 295 citations, and made 5 arrests in 12 hours. 2019 also included night enforcement for the first time.

2021

39 law enforcement officers stopped 673 vehicles, issued 589 citations, and made 17 arrests. The program was expanded into Wayne County.