Americans are preparing to hit the road in what will be one of the busiest holiday weekends in recent history. With that, South Dakota law enforcement agencies are stepping up their efforts this weekend to enforce driving laws.
“We are going to see some increased law enforcement out there on the highways, we are going to have some higher staffing numbers than we would typically see out on a routine weekend or weekday,” said South Dakota Department of Public Safety Secretary Craig Price.
The enforcement will be up for the right reasons, Price says. AAA Travel says expects that 37 million people nationwide are expected to travel 50 miles or more from home, an increase of 60% from last year when only 23 million traveled.
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