Their main goal is to prevent fatal and serious injury crashes with a focus on DUI enforcement.
Published: Jul. 3, 2024 at 1:57 PM AKDTFAIRBANKS, Alaska - Alaska State Troopers will be conducting high-visibility patrols on Alaska’s highways this Independence Day weekend.
Troopers will be on the look out for not only impaired drivers but also aggressive driving, distracted driving, speeding and those not wearing a seatbelt. AST’s theme this year for the holiday enforcement is “Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving.” The troopers will be increasing patrols from July 3 to July 7.
“Independence Day is a time to celebrate our nation, with many Alaskans taking to the roads and highways,” said Colonel Maurice Hughes, Director of Alaska State Troopers. “If you sense any level of buzz, it is your duty to stay away from the driver’s seat. For some people, even one drink is too many to drive safely. Individuals typically make arrangements with friends and family for their Fourth of July festivities, including deciding on the food and beverages that will be served. It’s crucial to plan for a sober ride home and completely rule out drinking and driving,” Hughes added.
Alaska Highways Independence Day 4Th Of July DUI Patrols
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Stebbins residents banded together to fight fast-moving fire that destroyed their schoolAlaska State Troopers said no injuries or deaths have been reported from the fire.
Read more »
New Regional Public Safety Officers to serve rural AlaskaThe Alaska State Troopers announced three new Regional Public Safety Officers working in Northwest Alaska and Southeast Alaska.
Read more »
Alaska Wildlife Troopers take lead on last week’s mountain lion death on Wrangell IslandA state biologist says it’s the second known mountain lion killed on Wrangell Island.
Read more »
Retired Pa. state troopers trade patrol cars for golf carts in Florida ‘paradise’These state trooper retirees dwell in a veritable crime-free utopia in The Villages, Fla. But they never quit being cops.
Read more »
Man killed after Pa. State Troopers crash into pickup truck in Old CityThe fatal crash happened at Columbus Boulevard and Race Street while state troopers were en route to aid in a police pursuit.
Read more »
Impaired driver who fatally struck 2 Nevada state troopers gets maximum sentenceA 46-year-old man who was driving while impaired when he fatally struck two Nevada troopers last November has been sentenced to prison
Read more »