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MONTGOMERY — As families across the state prepare to gather and give thanks, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is urging motorists to make safety a priority during this Thanksgiving holiday travel period. With heavier-than-usual highway traffic expected, partly due to increased roadway travel following recent airline disruptions connected to the federal government shutdown, ALEA troopers are reminding all drivers to keep the roads safe so everyone can give thanks.

To support this mission, ALEA has already increased its highway patrol presence statewide. Throughout the holiday weekend, motorists can expect to see all available troopers and specialized units actively patrolling Alabama’s roadways to deter dangerous driving behaviors, reduce crashes and ensure ev

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