John Page Addresses How Missouri State Troopers Work to Make Holiday Travel Weekends Safer
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is participating in a national program aimed at making holiday weekends safer, according to HeartlandConnection.com. The program is called Operation CARE, which stands for Combined Accident Reduction Effort. Operation CARE will be in place across Missouri this Thanksgiving holiday weekend, which is the busiest travel weekend in the country.
During the operation, all available troopers will be patrolling Missouri’s highways. As a personal injury attorney in Missouri who has seen the devastating consequences of motor vehicle accidents, John Page understands the important role that state troopers play in keeping our roads safe. Troopers will be aggressively enforcing traffic laws and assisting motorists who are in an emergency. Last year, there were six fatalities in Missouri over the Thanksgiving weekend. This cannot happen again. Operation CARE is hoping to lower that number this year.
If you are driving on Missouri’s highways this Thanksgiving, be aware that Missouri law enforcement officials will have an increased presence on the roads over the holiday. If possible, you may consider travelling before and after the Thanksgiving rush when fewer cars are on the roads. AAA expects 42 million drivers to hit the road over the holiday weekend.
In order to avoid a breakdown while you are on the road, AAA recommends five basic maintenance tips before beginning your trip. First, check tire pressure and depth, as well as on the spare tire. Make sure your wiper blades are in good working order and that you have sufficient wiper fluid. Check your battery and make sure there’s no corrosion. Prepare an emergency road kit. Finally, consider having the car serviced before any long trip.
Be safe this Thanksgiving!
