Increased Enforcement by Missouri Highway Patrol over Memorial Day Holiday Weekend
On May 27, 2011, ktts.com reported that the Missouri Highway Patrol is planning a full court press this Memorial Day weekend. There was some speculation that the highway patrol would have to limit its normally rigorous enforcement of traffic laws this Memorial Day because of recent natural disasters in Missouri. However, this speculation is wide of the mark as the highway patrol intends to step up enforcement as they normally do annually this weekend.
Particular targets of the Missouri Highway Patrol will be drunk driving, aggressive driving, and seatbelt violations for passengers, especially those related to children.
Memorial Day weekend is one of the busiest travel weekends every year. It is the weekend that marks the beginning of summer for many families in America. In fact, AAA stated earlier this week that they expect upwards of 35 million Americans to take to the roads this weekend in what could be one of the biggest Memorial Day weekends in history from a travel perspective.
With so many motorists on the road, Memorial Day weekend can prove treacherous. On a weekend like this it is all the more important to drive with care. Increased police enforcement of traffic laws, like this one in Missouri, are trying to save lives by slowing everyone down and attempting to curb the amount of drunk driving.
Weekends like Memorial Day can be a fantastic time to spend with friends and family. However, in the past they have also been notorious for an increase in traffic accidents and fatalities. If you or any of your family members are involved in such a tragic accident, turn to the experienced Missouri St. Louis traffic crash attorneys at Page Law. We will fight for your rights. Call (314) 241-2273 or 1-800-CAR-CRASH for a free consultation with no obligation.
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