Statewide Iowa (RI) — Travel during the upcoming 4th of July holiday is expected to set records both in Iowa and nationwide.
AAA Iowa spokesman Brian Ortner says the motor club is projecting more than 72 million people will be traveling over the Independence Day weekend. That’s up by nearly two million travelers from last year and more than seven million from 2019.
One thing that’s a bit of a surprise in the forecast, Ortner says the number of people in Iowa and the Midwest who are expected to be traveling by plane during the holiday fell slightly.
Other modes of transportation, including buses, trains, and cruise ships, are expected to pick up any slack from air travel, with a projected nine percent increase compared to the holiday last year. In addition to sunscreen and your swimsuit, Ortner says there’s something else that will be important to pack for the long weekend.
It’s the law for Iowa motorists to move over if there’s a stopped vehicle with its emergency flashers on, or, if a lane change isn’t possible, to at least slow down and prepare to stop. Ignoring the law could bring a $200 fine and suspension of the driver’s license for up to a year.
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