West Virginia State Police to heighten traffic enforcement over July 4th holiday

CHARLESTON, WV ( WVNS ) — If you are travelling for the holiday weekend, you may see more West Virginia State Troopers around thanks to a traffic initiative.

According to a press release, members of the West Virginia State Police will be out on patrol over the July 4th week and weekend through a Targeted Traffic Enforcement Initiative across the Mountain State. The goal of the initiative is to keep drivers safe over the traffic-filled weekend.

We would like to remind everyone traveling the West Virginia Turnpike, to be patient on the roadway and at the toll plazas as a high volume of traffic is expected; use only handsfree devices;  obey the posted speed limits; utilize seatbelts; don’t drink and drive; pay attention in work zones and please move over when you see a Trooper on a traffic stop or a Courtesy Patrol Member aiding a stranded motorist.

West Virginia State Police

According to the WV Parkways Authority , around 1.385 million vehicle transactions are projected to burn rubber on the West Virginia Turnpike during the period from June 27, 2024 to July 7, 2024.

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