May 26, 2023 11:15 a.m.

For Memorial Day Weekend, Oregon State Police guarantees there will be a rise in the number of vehicles on the state’s highways.

A release said OSP takes these historically high-traffic weekends to have what is called an “All Patrol Day”. That is a day when all sworn members travel the highways to increase their presence during the busy weekends.

OSP asks drivers to plan ahead, be prepared and above all else, be patient when traveling this weekend.

*Timing departure can make all the difference. Allow plenty of time to reach the destination without getting frustrated when heavy traffic puts a pause on the trip

*Know routes and options if detours or construction is encountered.

*Make sure vehicles are properly equipped and in good working order to avoid maintenance emergencies

*Those traveling with children, should bring things to keep them occupied. That includes games, snacks and pillows for sleeping

OSP troopers will be focusing on maintaining the flow of traffic as well as enforcing all traffic laws but especially the Fatal 5. These 5 major categories of driving behaviors contribute to most fatal or serious injury crashes”

*Speed

*Occupant safety

*Lane safety

*Impaired driving

*Distracted driving

Use www.tripcheck.com to check road conditions throughout the long weekend.