For the remainder of the year, Indiana State Police will be increasing the number of patrols to promote safer roads during the holidays according to a statement released on Friday.
ISP is partnering with the Indiana Crime Justice Institute (ICJI) as part of the annual Safe Family Travel campaign with support by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
They plan to focus specifically on impaired driving, aggressive driving and seat belt violations. Alcohol impaired driving is one of the long-standing leading causes of fatal car crashes, according to the NHTSA. Smaller improvements, such as remembering to buckle up, can also be one of the most preventable actions to avoid serious injuries and death on the road…