ALEA Preparing for Greater Christmas Presence on Alabama Roadways

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) will be assigning additional Alabama State Troopers to Alabama’s roadways as more motorists are expected to travel through the days leading up to Christmas to the first of the new year.

“Less than a month ago, we announced Troopers investigated 14 traffic deaths during the five-day Thanksgiving travel period. Yes, 14 deaths – including one 12-year-old,” Secretary of Law Enforcement Stan Stabler said. “During the two-week holiday traveling period for last year’s Christmas and New Year’s, Troopers investigated 26 traffic deaths.

“Again, we implore motorists to help us make our roadways safer for everyone.”

Obey traffic laws, require everyone in the vehicle to buckle up and/or use child-restraint systems, avoid driving while under the influence of alcohol/drugs, avoid texting and other distractions while driving, and avoid following too closely.

Troopers will heighten patrols and enforcement for a 17-day period, from 12:01 a.m. Friday, Dec. 16, to midnight Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017.  Grant funding from the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) and the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will enable ALEA to bolster traffic safety efforts and provide additional patrol shifts during the holiday travel period.