HOUSTON (BNN) - - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is increasing enforcement for the Labor Day holiday and motivating everybody to drive safely.
In an effort to reduce crashes, the Texas Highway Patrol is stepping up patrols from Sept. 1, through midnight Sept. 4, trying to find individuals:
- Not wearing their seat belts
- Speeders
- People driving while drunk
- Drivers who stop working to follow the state's Move Over, Slow Down law
- Among other traffic infractions
Roads will be hectic this holiday weekend and we want everybody to get to and from their destinations securely. Do your part by paying attention to the road, put your phone down, buckle up, decrease and follow all traffic laws, so that we can end the summer season on a safe note.
DPS Director Steven McCraw
During the 2022 Labor Day holiday enforcement duration, Troopers statewide provided more than 64,000 citations and warnings. This included 5,513 citations for speeding; 720 seat belt and kid security restraint citations; 1,314 citations for no insurance; and 230 warnings and citations for Move Over, Slow Down infractions. DPS likewise had 288 DWI arrests, 280 felony arrests and 155 fugitive arrests.
Chauffeurs are asked to keep the below suggestions in mind throughout the Labor Day holiday:
- Don't drive and drink. If you're consuming alcohol, make alternate strategies.
- Move Over or Slow Down for cops, fire, EMS, TxDOT vehicles and tow trucks stopped on the side of the roadway with emergency lights activated. Show the very same courtesy to fellow drivers who are stopped on the side of the roadway.
- Buckle up everybody in the automobile-- it's the law.
- Slow down, specifically in bad weather condition, rush hour, unknown areas or construction zones.
Texas law forbids the usage of portable cordless gadgets to read, write or send out an electronic message unless the automobile is stopped. If you're utilizing a navigation gadget or app, have a guest operate it so you can keep your eyes on the road.
- Drive defensively, as holiday travel can provide additional difficulties.
- Know your path before beginning your trip.
- Don't drive fatigued. Permit a lot of time to reach your destination.
- Keep the Texas Roadside Assistance number saved in your phone. Dial 1-800-525-5555 for any kind of help. The number can likewise be discovered on the back of a Texas Driver License.
- On multi-lane roadways, utilize the left lane for passing just. Not just is it considerate driving and prevents hindering traffic, Texas law needs slower traffic to keep to the right and to utilize the left lane for passing only (when published).
- If you can Steer It, Clear It: If you are associated with a non-injury crash and your lorry can be moved, clear the traffic lanes to decrease traffic effect. Leaving vehicles in a traffic lane increases traffic jam and leaves those included with an increased threat of harm of a secondary wreck. On some highways, if you don't move your lorry when it's safe to do so, you're violating the law.
- Don't cut in front of large trucks, and attempt not to brake quickly in front of them, if possible. They can't navigate as easily as guest vehicles and pickup trucks.
- Check your vehicle to make sure it's appropriately preserved and always ensure your freight is safe and secure.
- Report roadway dangers or anything suspicious to the nearest law enforcement agency.
- Monitor weather condition and road conditions anywhere you're traveling. For road conditions and closures in Texas, check out Drive Texas.
Operation CARE (Crash Awareness and Reduction Effort) will run simultaneously. Operation CARE is an effort amongst authorities firms throughout the country, including the Texas Highway Patrol. It increases enforcement efforts during designated periods throughout the year, including vacations like Labor Day.
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