Wyoming Highway Patrol increasing enforcement over St. Patrick's Day
SHERIDAN (WNE) — The Wyoming Highway Patrol is participating in the International Association of Chiefs of Police Crash Awareness and Reduction Effort (CARE) Section, a national traffic-enforcement initiative aimed at improving highway safety during high-risk periods, including the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day holiday.
As part of this concerted effort, law enforcement agencies across the nation intensify their presence on interstates and U.S. highways to mitigate traffic accidents during specific holiday and seasonal events.
“We are pleased to announce our agency’s participation in the CARE enforcement details,” Wyoming Highway Patrol Col. Tim Cameron said. “This initiative underscores our commitment to ensuring the safety of motorists and passengers on our highways. By increasing our presence and enforcing state statutes that contribute to highway crashes, we aim to significantly reduce the occurrence of accidents during this period.”
The Wyoming Highway Patrol’s enhanced enforcement effort began March 9 and will continue through midnight on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17.
During this timeframe, the agency will diligently track its activity, focusing on monitoring speeding violations and aggressive driving behaviors, enforcing seat belt and child restraint laws to promote occupant safety, targeting impaired driving, educating motorists on the dangers of distracted driving and collaborating with other law enforcement agencies to enhance enforcement efforts.
“We encourage motorists to prioritize safety during this period of increased enforcement,” Cameron emphasized. “By obeying traffic laws, maintaining vigilance behind the wheel and exercising responsible behavior, we can collectively ensure safer roadways for everyone.”
The Wyoming Highway Patrol urges all motorists to exercise caution, drive responsibly and adhere to traffic laws during this enforcement period and beyond.
This story was published on March 12, 2024.
