By Alabama Public Radio
Montgomery, AL – State troopers and other law enforcement agencies are giving motorists a heads up. They'll be looking for speeding, seat belt use and impaired drivers during the 102-hour Fourth of July holiday travel period. Public Safety Director Mike Coppage says extra troopers will patrol the state's popular roadways, including interstates and popular vacation routes. He also says highway checkpoints will be set up across the state to promote traffic safety during the holiday period. The Department of Public Safety estimates 20 people may die in crashes during that time. The four-day holiday weekend officially begins Friday evening at six o'clock and will end at midnight Tuesday.