Highway Safety Reminders for Holiday Weekend
Mayfield, KY. (July 2, 2022) – The Kentucky State Police (KSP), Post 1 would like to remind motorists of important travel safety as we begin the 4th of July holiday weekend. KSP Post 1 will be participating in Operation CARE (Collision Awareness and Reduction Efforts) this weekend. The focus of this operation is DUI enforcement. Saturation patrols and traffic safety checkpoints will be conducted throughout the weekend.
A few reminders for highway safety include:
- Never drive under the influence of alcohol or while impaired by any substance.
- Abide by speed limits. Reduce speeds during inclement weather.
- Wear your seat belts. Utilize child restraint devices and booster seats when required.
- Maintain a safe distance between you and the vehicle in front of you.
- Keep right except to pass. It is Kentucky law that motorists on limited access highways travel in the right lane unless they are actively passing.
- Move over and slow down for stopped emergency vehicles and any other stopped or disabled vehicle on the shoulder or emergency strip.