Virginia, Wisconsin Urge Safe Driving Ahead Memorial Day Travel Surge

As Americans prepare for Memorial Day weekend travel and celebrations, safety organizations and state agencies are urging caution to reduce fatalities and injuries. Virginia State Police highlight the dangers of impaired driving, speeding, and distracted driving, noting last year's significant fatalities and enforcing Operation Crash Awareness Reduction Effort (C.A.R.E.) along with seatbelt campaigns. Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) has launched its annual “Safe Summer” campaign to prevent impaired driving on roads and waterways, emphasizing sober driving and boating, with personal stories highlighting the risks. Similarly, Wisconsin Department of Transportation advises drivers to be patient, avoid distractions, and heed construction zone warnings amid expected heavy traffic. Collectively, these efforts stress the importance of driving sober, staying patient, buckling up, and planning safe transportation options to ensure a safe holiday weekend and summer season.