From staff reports
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency will be working together beginning today through Monday to help keep Alabama roads safe this holiday weekend, according to a release from the ALEA.
Labor Day weekend is the unofficial end of summer, and motorists will be travelling to vacation destinations throughout the state this weekend, and the Alabama State Troopers plan to be very cautious with those on the roadways.
“Although we currently are battling drastic budget cuts and the number of Troopers is critically low, we at ALEA will use all available Troopers during this busy extended holiday weekend,” Secretary of Law Enforcement Spencer Collier said.
Troopers and local and county law enforcement partners across Alabama will work together on the national safety campaign Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over, which is designed to combat driving under the influence. During the time, Troopers will create a highly visible enforcement presence to prevent crimes and violations that lead to injuries and death.
Collier reminds drivers to:
- Avoid driving or boating under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
- Pay attention to speed limits and driving conditions on the road, and obey boating laws on the water.
- Use seat belts and child restraints in motor vehicles and life vests on water.
- Restrict access and closely monitor teens to prevent underage use of alcoholic beverages.
- Pay attention to weather conditions, particularly when it involves thunder and lightning.