Northwest Iowa — Heavy traffic is predicted on the roadways this weekend and through the Independence Day Holiday.
Iowa State Patrol Trooper Kevin Krull says the effort to keep drivers safe includes a “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Campaign,” that is underway across Iowa. He says they are partnering with the Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Krull says there are many ways to enjoy the holiday and holiday weekend responsibly.
Troopers tell us that in Iowa last year, 57% of the July 4th holiday weekend traffic fatalities were alcohol-related. Their motto this year is “Don’t let Independence Day turn into “Incarceration Day.”
