Highway Patrol Urges Safe Driving Over 4th Of July Holiday

The South Dakota Highway Patrol is reminding drivers to stay safe this Fourth of July holiday. Officials urge motorists to slow down, stay alert, and never drive under the influence. To protect travelers, extra troopers will be on patrol throughout the holiday period, focusing on impaired driving, speeding, and seatbelt enforcement.

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MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) The South Dakota Highway Patrol is urging folks to drive safely on this 4th of July holiday. Drivers are urged to slow down, stay alert, and drive sober. To help keep people safe, more troopers will be out and about over the next several days. They’ll be focused on impaired driving, speeding, and seatbelt use. For more Government stories from MitchellNow.com, Click Here.

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