Frankfort, KY — State Police in West Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky will be out watching when drivers pack the roads over the July Fourth holiday. Troopers will focus on safety on the roadways for motorists during the holiday traffic. Troopers also will put an emphasis on all traffic violations, including speeding, failure to wear seat belts, impaired driving and distracted driving. In Ohio, the State Highway Patrol warns it will be cracking down on motorists in Ohio who drink and drive during the Fourth of July holiday reporting period. The reporting period beginning at midnight Wednesday continues through 11:59 p.m. Sunday. Motorists are encouraged to report impaired drivers, drug activity or stranded motorists. Meanwhile in Kentucky, State Police troopers are taking part in a campaign to increase police presence on interstate and U.S. highways during the Fourth of July holiday period. KSP officials said that beginning Wednesday, troopers will focus on keeping the roads safe during times of holiday traffic as part of a national effort that continues through Friday. Officials say state police troopers and officers will put an emphasis on all traffic enforcement violations, including speeding, failure to wear seatbelts, impaired or districted driving and commercial vehicle enforcement.

