Law enforcement on alert for Labor Day
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The Washington State Patrol put out figures on the numbers of accidents, violations, distracted, and speeding drivers in Washington so far this year. WSP is asking people to drive carefully over Labor Day weekend.
SOURCE: WSP/COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD GRAPHIC
OLYMPIA — The Washington State Patrol put out a notice for Labor Day weekend, reminding people to be cautious on roads and make it to their destination safely. Troopers and law enforcement will conduct conducting emphasis patrols over Labor Day weekend. WSP has had 163 fatal collisions this year. WSP asks that drivers; drive sober, buckle up, follow the speed limit and drive distraction-free. WSP also adds to check out Washington State Department of Transportation’s Labor Day travel charts at: https://tinyurl.com/3ndhau8n
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