FHP Urges Fourth Holiday Safety

July 5, 2015

The Fourth of July is known for cookouts, fireworks, and parades. It’s also equally well known for busy travel.

AAA estimates that over 40 million people will be on the road during  this long Independence Day weekend. The Florida Highway Patrol is urging everyone to use caution and not let the celebration turn to tragedy by mixing alcohol and driving.

Here are safety tips from the FHP for the long Fourth of July weekend:

  • Always buckle up. A seatbelt is your vehicle’s most important safety feature.
  • Designate a sober driver before the fun begins.
  • Didn’t plan ahead? Call a taxi, a sober friend, or use public  transportation to get home safely if you have been drinking.
  • Even one drink increases the risk of a crash while driving.
  • Do not let anyone who has been drinking get behind the  wheel.
  • Call *FHP (*347) if you see an impaired driver on the road.

The Fourth weekend continues through Sunday.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Archive