State troopers to increase patrols over holiday weekend
Speed is the leading cause of traffic deaths on the state’s highways. Troopers will be cracking down on speeders and aggressive drivers during the holiday weekend.
Posted — UpdatedSpeed is the leading cause of traffic deaths on the state’s highways. State troopers say they will be cracking down on speeders and aggressive drivers during the holiday weekend.
Last year, the highway patrol investigated 1,189 crashes, 584 injuries and 19 fatalities statewide during the holiday period
“I have instructed our troopers to aggressively enforce the speed laws,” said Col. Walter J. Wilson, Jr., the highway patrol commander. “Don’t try to cut a few minutes off your travel time by speeding or driving aggressively. It’s just not worth it.”
Citizens can report highway problems to the patrol by dialing *HP (*47) on their cellular phones. The toll-free call goes directly to the nearest highway patrol communication center.
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