If you're traveling over the Thanksgiving holiday in Michigan, State Police troopers will be watching.
The department says it will have the largest "Operation CARE" program to date from Wednesday through Sunday. "CARE" is a national program that stands for "Combined Accident Reduction Effort."
Traffic enforcement patrols will be increased across Michigan with a focus on drunk drivers, careless driving, speeding, and people who aren't wearing seat belts.
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State Police say 12 people died in road accidents over the Thanksgiving holiday last year, up from nine the year before.
Operation CARE began in 1977 through the efforts of a Michigan State Police trooper and a colleague in the Indiana State Police.
