The Pennsylvania State Police and PennDOT are joining forces for "Operation Safe Holiday," an initiative including seat-belt, aggressive-driving and impaired-driving enforcement aimed at keeping roadways safe this holiday season.
PSP Troopers will also use sobriety checkpoints, roving patrols and regular traffic safety patrols to crack down on motorists who are speeding, driving aggressively or driving while impaired by drugs or alcohol.
PennDOT reports that the holiday season continues to be the leading time period for traffic crashes.
During the Christmas and New Year travel periods last season, there were a combined 1,994 crashes and 19 fatalities recorded.
Motorists should allow extra time for travel and expect to encounter traffic delays. As weather and road conditions can worsen quickly at this time of year, motorists should always check the forecast for their entire route and make sure their vehicle is equipped with a winter emergency kit and ensure tires have adequate tread for traction.
Weather and travel information for more than 2,900 miles of state roads is available by calling 511 or visiting www.511pa.com before leaving home.
PSP Troopers will also use sobriety checkpoints, roving patrols and regular traffic safety patrols to crack down on motorists who are speeding, driving aggressively or driving while impaired by drugs or alcohol.
PennDOT reports that the holiday season continues to be the leading time period for traffic crashes.
During the Christmas and New Year travel periods last season, there were a combined 1,994 crashes and 19 fatalities recorded.
Motorists should allow extra time for travel and expect to encounter traffic delays. As weather and road conditions can worsen quickly at this time of year, motorists should always check the forecast for their entire route and make sure their vehicle is equipped with a winter emergency kit and ensure tires have adequate tread for traction.
Weather and travel information for more than 2,900 miles of state roads is available by calling 511 or visiting www.511pa.com before leaving home.