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Alabama Crackdown to Last Through Memorial Day

Posted by: Zach Peagler
May 22, 2009
Topic: Legislative Measures

Most people know to drive more carefully during holiday weekends. Whether that is due to logical reasoning or fear of an increased likelihood of being ticketed is up for debate. Alabama Government officials believe they have found a causal relation between an increased police presence and traffic stops, and fewer driving fatalities. This "crackdown" or "blitz" will last through the upcoming Memorial Day weekend. See the following article for a full overview: http://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/metro.ssf?/base/news/124159775780370.xml&coll=2

Last year, Alabama had the fewest number of fatalities on highways since 1985, so maybe the crackdown is working. Of vehicle related fatalities last year, however, 40% involved drunk drivers. If you and your family or friends are traveling this holiday weekend, please pay extra attention, not only to avoid the headache of a traffic ticket, but because there will be a lot more drivers on the road; that, combined with the festive nature of the Memorial Day weekend will lead to more drunk drivers on the road. The combination is a recipe for very bad things.

Drive Safely,

Zach