The Kansas Highway Patrol and local law enforcement agencies will be watching the streets and highways over the Labor Day weekend. They are involved in the annual “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign, with additional officers and troopers on duty.
The KHP has tips for save driving over the holiday weekend:
- Always wear your seatbelt every trip, every time. It’s your best defense against impaired drivers.
- Check your vehicle’s condition, including tires, fluid levels and mechanical equipment.
- Check road conditions at kandrive.org to look for construction or delays on your route.
- Allow plenty of time to arrive at your destination.
- Buckle up and make sure your children are in the appropriately fitted child safety seats. Have an emergency kit in your vehicle with essentials such as water, flashlights, chargers, and non-perishable food.
- Always have a sober driver before you drink alcohol away from home or take a sober ride to and from the location if you will be consuming alcohol. Remember, this is your decision.
- Before you take a new prescription medication, check your medication for driving warnings.
- Before you choose to drive impaired, think about your family, friends, coworkers, and neighbors.
Travelers who need assistance on a state highway should call KHP for assistance at *47 (*HP), or for those traveling on the Kansas Turnpike, call *582 (*KTA).
