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Troopers Urge Hot Weather Driving Precautions

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Law enforcement officials in Missouri and Illinois are adding another piece of advice to the list for holiday travel this week – be prepared.

Illinois State Police Trooper Mike Link says hot weather makes cars more likely to break down. He suggests letting people know where you’re going and when you’re likely to get there: “That way if you’re late, calls can start being made to the highway patrol, to the local state police, whatever it might be. And also make sure your cell phone, if you have one, is fully charged, take the charger with you. And keep water in the car, in case you are stranded out on the road for a while.”

Link says the I-S-P doesn’t have any special patrols planned, but will be looking for drivers not wearing their seatbelts, driving while intoxicated or distracted, and speeding.

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