Workers, rejoice because once again, a long weekend
is in your midst. Every 1st of September in every year, the United
States celebrates Labor Day. As expected, such will be another busy and heavily
travelled weekend in California and almost all the other states for that
matter. That is because every year, millions of Americans look forward to the
Labor Day holiday to go around on road trips to enjoy.
Accident-prone Holiday
Every year, several accidents are recorded
throughout the country during the annual celebration of Labor Day. According to
the California Highway Patrol (CHP), in 2013, 49 people were killed while
hundreds were injured because of motor vehicle accidents. This was a 40 percent
increase from the same period in 2012. There are many reasons as to why such
accidents happen. More than the increased traffic during the Labor Day Holiday,
Driving Under the Influence (DUI) incidents are recorded. In fact, the CHP has
arrested more than 1,200 people for violating the DUI laws. That is why various
state and federal agencies are coming up with programs to help lessen instances
of accidents during this long weekend.
The Labor Day Maximum Enforcement Period
Beginning today, Friday, at around 6pm, the CHP
will start its annual Labor Day Maximum Enforcement Period. During the
implementation of such program, the CHP also celebrates the national drunk
driving enforcement crackdown “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over”. Authorities are
encouraging motorists to be responsible on the road to ensure that they will
enjoy that highly-anticipated holiday trip. During such time, the CHP will
intensify their campaigns to catch DUI drivers. In fact, the agency appealed to
responsible motorists to immediately report a suspected drunk driver. By
calling 911, a motorist can give a description of the vehicle, the license
plate number, location, and its direction of travel. By doing so, you will be
able to lead the CHP to suspected DUI drivers and get them off the road. This
helps make roads safer, avoiding potential accidents from happening. The CHP
added that their workers will be monitoring 24/7 to prevent road accidents during
the long weekend.
Plan for a Safe Trip
The CHP also appealed to motorists to come up with
a plan to ensure the safety of their weekend trips. The agency advised
motorists to ensure the good condition of their vehicles by checking on it
before embarking on a trip. Moreover, buckling up, driving defensively at a
safe and legal speed, avoiding distractions, and designating drivers, motorists
in California can contribute to the prevention of injuries and loss of lives
during this time of celebration.
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