Missouri State Highway Patrol
photo by Janet Dabbs

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Highway Patrol will be out in force on Thanksgiving weekend, not only aggressively enforcing traffic laws, but also helping motorists who need a hand.

The increased trooper presence, part of "Operation C.A.R.E.," during the 2016 Thanksgiving holiday weekend will begin on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016, and conclude on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016. Operation C.A.R.E. (Combined Accident Reduction Effort) is a national traffic enforcement program aimed at making holiday weekends safer.

In addition to Operation C.A.R.E., Troop F officers will conduct a holiday traffic crash reduction enforcement operation on portions of Interstate 70, on Wednesday, November 23, 2016, and Sunday, November 27, 2016. During this operation, extra troopers will be assigned to the highways in an effort to promote safety and reduce traffic crashes on the primary roadways in Troop F.

"Many people will be traveling to visit family and friends over this holiday period," stated Captain Turner. "Our goal is very simple: We want everyone to arrive at their destination safely. Please obey all traffic laws, ensure that everyone in your vehicle is properly restrained, and never drive impaired."


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