The Tennessee Highway Patrol is Working Hard to Keep Drivers Safe for Memorial Day Weekend

The Tennessee Highway Patrol is working harder to keep drivers safe and avoid collisions as thousands of Tennesseans head out on the road for Memorial Day weekend. From Friday through Monday evening, troopers throughout the state will enforce seat belt use, set up sobriety checks, and conduct high-visibility patrols. The objective is straightforward: lower the number of traffic fatalities and injuries during one of the year’s busiest travel weekends. “Memorial Day weekend is a time for family and reflection — and we want everyone to get where they’re going safely,” said Col. Matt Perry, commander of the Tennessee Highway Patrol. “We’ll be out in full force watching for impaired drivers, speeders, and anyone putting others at risk.” The Tennessee Highway Patrol gave several tips to stay safe on the road including; always wear your seatbelt, don’t drive under the influence of drugs or alcohol, follow the speed limit, especially in construction and rural areas, put your phone down and avoid other distractions, and allow extra time to reach your destination.