RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Virginia State Police (VSP) will be conducting a safety operation along all parts of Interstate 95 on Monday and Tuesday to reduce dangerous driving behaviors. On Tuesday, May 12, VSP announced in a press release that its divisions in Richmond, Fairfax, Culpeper and Chesapea ke will conduct "Operation DISS-rupt" throughout the 179 miles of I-95 in Virginia on Monday, May 18 and Tuesday, May 19. The "Operation DISS-rept" will focus on the following: Distracted driving Impaired driving Speed compliance Seat belt safety According to the release, preliminary data from Jan. 1, 2026 to May 1, 2026 stated that 194 people have died in a traffic crash on roadways in Virginia. During the same time last year, 235 people died. “As we start the summer travel season, we want to make sure the roads are as safe as possible,” said Captain Ted Jones, Commander of the Virginia State Police Richmond Division. “Initiatives like ‘DISS-rupt’ are aimed at getting Virginians back to the basics about traffic safety: making sure they are driving sober, driving safely, buckling up, and focusing on the task ahead.” On Thursday, April 9 to Friday, April 10 VSP conducted another program similar to "Operation DISS-rupt" on I-95 in Virginia. Troopers cited 87 drivers for reckless driving, 62 for speeding, 10 for seatbelt violations and three for driving under the influence/ drug arrests. On April 9 and 10, 2025, Virginia State Police conducted a similar Operation DISS-rupt on Interstate 95 in Virginia. State Police cited 87 drivers for Reckless Driving, 62 for speeding, 10 for seatbelt violations and made three Driving Under the Influence/Drug arrests. During the enforcement effort, there were no fatal accidents along I-95. "Operation DISS-rupt targets the four key causes of fatal and serious injury crashes across Virginia’s interstate system," the press release stated. "The operation’s goal is to achieve zero fatal crashes during designated enforcement periods and to reduce the total number of crashes on our interstates for the calendar year by 10%." The program aims to reduce the following, per the release: Ditch Distraction: Virginia's "Hands-Free" law prohibits drivers from holding a handheld personal communication device while driving. Using a GPS and making phone calls are still legal, but the device must be mounted and not in the driver's hands. Never Drive Impaired: Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is illegal, and even "buzzed" driving is considered drunk driving. There should always be a designated sober driver or use public transportation or a ride-share service. Comply with Speed Limits: The posted speed limits in Virginia never go higher than 70 mph. In 2024, speed-related crashes killed 410 people in Virginia. Seat Belt Safety: It is the law in Virginia for all occupants in a vehicle to wear a seat belt, no matter the seating position. ...read more read less