State Police Ramp Up Patrols for Holiday

Motorists traveling to and fro’ can expect to see more Michigan State Police patrol cars over the Thanksgiving Day holiday, according to the Michigan State Police.

Troopers will start high-visibility enforcement beginning Wednesday — enforcement that will focus on impaired driving, seatbelt use and careless driving and speeding.

The amped-up patrols is nothing new, with the department conducting such increases every year.

According to department officials, the Thanksgiving holiday is the second deadliest in terms of traffic crashes.