“Operation Hard Hat,” Brings State Troopers Undercover in Highway Work Zones

New York State Police are partnering up with the New York State Thruway Authority for a statewide initiative dubbed “Operation Hard Hat.”

The initiative will bring State Troopers undercover as Thruway workers, in hard hats and reflective vests.

The troopers will be targeting speeding, use of seatbelts and distracted driving in work zones.

Please slow down and stay alert to our keep workers safe!

Troop T – New York State Police are partnering up with the New York State Thruway Authority for a statewide initiative, "Operation Hard Hat." Speeding, use of seatbelts & distracted driving in work zones will be the focus. Please slow down & stay alert to our keep workers safe! pic.twitter.com/6MqdBDLgqy

— NewYorkStatePolice (@nyspolice) October 23, 2019