Across Indiana– The Indiana State Police reminds all motorists to do their part to keep our highways safe during this upcoming holiday.  So far this year there have been 36 more people who have lost their lives on Indiana roadways than this same time last year.

To help ensure the safety of all motorists during this holiday period, Indiana State Police will be participating in Operation C.A.R.E. (Combined Accident Reduction Effort) from July 3 through July 8.  Operation C.A.R.E. is a federally funded program and will allow approximately 150 additional troopers to patrol area roadways during this upcoming holiday.  Troopers will be targeting impaired drivers, motorists who speed, follow too closely, make unsafe lane changes, drive aggressively and fail to buckle up or properly restrain their children.

The Indiana State Police encourage all motorists to observe the following safety tips:
• If you’re planning to travel a long distance, make sure you are well rested.  A fatigued driver is a dangerous driver.
• Avoid tailgating.  Remember the two-second rule.
• Obey all speed limits and always use your turn signals.
• Never drink and drive.
• Make sure everyone is buckled up.

The Indiana State Police would like everyone to remember that driving comes with important responsibilities to yourself, your passengers and other motorists.