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Extra Patrols This Fourth of July Weekend
This weekend there will be a lot of people on the road. As a matter of fact, According to AAA, a record 44.2 million Americans are expected to be on the road or airways for the holiday, most will be driving though.
The sad reality is that a lot of impaired drivers are on the road on holiday weekends in particular. With 2017 being the most traveled 4th of July in history it is more important then ever to be cautious and safe this weekend. There is a 3% increase on travel this year for this weekend alone.
Law enforcement wants you to be safe so plan ahead: find a sober driver, take public transportation, Uber, or grab a taxi.
Extra patrols will be in the city and on the highway. Be safe!
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