This upcoming holiday weekend will be celebrated by many hitting the road and traveling to and through the Sunflower State. Kansas Department of Transportation and the Kansas Highway Patrol are partnering to remind motorists the importance of traveling safely during Independence Day and throughout the rest of the summer. Superintendent for the Highway Patrol, Herman T. Jones, with some tips for safe travel over the holiday weekend:
More important tips: make sure your vehicle is in proper working order, check the fluids, tires, air conditioning and cooling system. Also, when you leave, start with a full tank of gas and a fully charged phone.
As you travel, remember to move over for first responders and highway maintenance crews. If you are unable to move over, then please slow down. Last year in Kansas, there were 399 crashes during the Independence Day Holiday period, resulting in 110 injuries and six fatalities.
