CT State Police Step Up Holiday Highway Enforcement, Offer Tips

Although this is not the year to travel, or hang out at big family gatherings, or, for that matter, small family gatherings, it's going to happen. Even if it's only for a present drop-off, a lot of us will be traveling over the next week, through the New Year Holiday weekend. The Connecticut State Police have sent out a few safety tips, and warnings that they will be out looking for people breaking traffic laws over the next 10 days.

If you're planning on traveling through Connecticut, the Connecticut State Police have offered up some safe driving tips:

Keep your speed below or at the speed limit
Maintain a safe distance between you and other vehicles
Wear your seatbelts
Use your turn signal
Don't use your phone while operating your vehicle
Don't drink alcoholic beverages, use illegal drugs, or legal prescription medication that may cause impairment, and get behind the wheel
Reduce your speed, and give room, to First Responders on the roadways

We're slated to have severe weather here in Connecticut Christmas Eve into Christmas Day according to our latest forecasts. If you will be traveling during the storm, the Connecticut State Police also remind drivers to:

Fill your gas tank prior to your journey
Check your wipers, fluid, and tire pressure
Fully charge your cellphone
Bring blankets, water, and snacks
Check traffic and weather before you leave home
Keep a shovel, sand or salt in the trunk

Colonel Stavros Mellekas, the commanding officer of the CSP says -

While on patrol, Troopers will focus on distracted driving and those who may be operating under the influence. Please, be our partners in safety by following state laws on the road.