Labor Day weekend is here, and while many Georgians are packing their bags and heading for one last summer getaway, the Georgia Department of Public Safety (DPS) has released the best and worst times to travel.

According to the DPS , thousands of drivers are expected to hit the road beginning Friday, Aug. 29, for the long holiday weekend.

Georgia State Patrol Troopers and Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (CVE) Officers will be out in full force, watching for speeders, impaired drivers, and other dangerous behavior on both interstates and secondary roads.

Here’s what drivers need to know.

What are the best times to travel over Labor Day weekend?

“Leave early and allow for delays in your travel schedule. Know your limitations; do not drive when tired, upset, physically ill, or impa

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