Spring Break Safety: Troopers Crack Down

0:00In Birmingham today, March 18th, with spring break travel picking up across Alabama, the Alabama law enforcement agency is ramping up patrols to handle heavier traffic on major roads. Officials expect busy highways and more risks from speeding, impaired drivers, distractions, and folks not wearing seatbelts. Troopers will be out statewide to keep everyone safer. Troopers are focusing on proactive enforcement to stop dangerous habits before they lead to crashes. This comes during one of the state's peak travel periods, when roads see way more action. Agency leaders stress that safety goes beyond highways into communities too. Special agents are cracking down on underage drinking, illegal alcohol sales, and fake IDs, reminding people these violations bring real legal trouble, and can turn celebrations risky fast. They combine enforcement with education, sharing tips like never drinking and driving, planning rides ahead, obeying speed limits, buckling up, watching for pedestrians in busy spots, and knowing the penalties for minors with alcohol.

1:04Alongside this, the agency runs student programs like prom promise and fatal vision events statewide through spring break and prom season. These hands-on experiences show the harsh realities of impaired driving to help prevent accidents and promote smart choices. This episode is supported by our sponsor. If earbuds fall out when you sleep, this is for you, a pillow with built-in sound, S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com.