Law enforcement across the state are participating in the Special Traffic Enforcement Program through the holiday weekend.
State troopers, police, and deputies will be out in larger numbers looking for traffic and safety violations. They will also be looking for drunk or impaired drivers.
Millions are expected to be on the roads this holiday weekend. Before you head out, the Kansas Highway Patrol has some recommendations:
* Make sure your vehicle is in good working order. Check tires’ tread depth and air pressure; check the vehicle’s fluids, exhaust system, and other mechanical equipment. If traveling in winter conditions, make sure added precautions are taken for the cold weather.
* Check your route of travel for road conditions and/or construction work or other delays before you leave. The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) provides a 511-road condition hotline for motorists to use. Call 5-1-1 from any phone or visit www.kandrive.org to check roads in the state of Kansas.
* Remember, we are in the peak time for car-deer crashes in our state. Look out for deer, and if you see one, remember they seldom travel alone, so more could be following.
* If you consume alcohol, make sure you designate a sober driver beforehand, and give them your keys. If you have no ride, call a taxi or a family member to get you home safely.
* If travelers need assistance on a Kansas highway, or to report a suspected impaired driver, motorists should call *47 (*HP) for the Kansas Highway Patrol, or dial *582 (*KTA) on the Kansas Turnpike. Dispatchers and troopers will both be working throughout the holiday weekend.
