{"id":24890,"date":"2016-11-21T15:15:00","date_gmt":"2016-11-21T23:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kentreporter.com\/news\/state-patrol-offers-thanksgiving-holiday-travel-tips\/"},"modified":"2016-11-21T15:25:39","modified_gmt":"2016-11-21T23:25:39","slug":"state-patrol-offers-thanksgiving-holiday-travel-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kentreporter.com\/news\/state-patrol-offers-thanksgiving-holiday-travel-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"State Patrol offers Thanksgiving holiday travel tips"},"content":{"rendered":"

Thanksgiving weekend is one of the busiest travel times of the year.<\/p>\n

By taking time to prepare now, you can ensure you get to your destination in a safe and timely manner. The Washington State Patrol will have extra troopers out focusing on impaired drivers, aggressive drivers and speed violations to keep your holiday travels safe, according to a State Patrol media release.<\/p>\n

Buckle up, drive for the conditions and never drink and drive. Arrange for a sober ride prior to arriving at your Thanksgiving dinner.<\/p>\n

If you see a driver you believe to be impaired or driving aggressively, call 911 with the vehicle’s description, direction of travel and license plate number if possible.<\/p>\n

Winter weather is expected on the mountain passes. Drivers are reminded to have good snow tires and a properly fitted set of chains before heading over the mountain passes. Most winter driving related collisions can be avoided by slowing down.<\/p>\n

Carry extra water and snacks, along with a blanket and warm clothing in case of delay.<\/p>\n

Those traveling to the Friday, Nov. 25, Apple Cup in Pullman, need to leave additional travel time to ensure they arrive before the 12:30 p.m. kickoff.<\/p>\n

Check the Washington Department of Transportation’s website (wsdot.wa.gov<\/a>) for current travel times and conditions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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