The S.C. Department of Public Safety and the S.C. Highway Patrol are both urging motorists to play early and leave plenty of time for travel during the Fourth of July holiday.
"SCHP is increasing enforcement activity around the state already to assist travelers and prevent collisions, fatalities and injuries during the long holiday travel weekend," according to a release from the department.
AAA Carolinas predicts that more than 500,000 people will travel South Carolina highways during the Independence Day holiday, the highest number in more than 13 years.
"Motorists should anticipate heavier-than-normal traffic this Independence Day holiday since it is falling on a Friday and people will likely couple that with vacation time," said department Director Leroy Smith. "We urge motorists to reduce their speeds, leave plenty of room for a safe stopping distance and be aware of sharing the road with motorcyclists and other vulnerable adults."
