| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 4430 | 2010-02-10 | Troop E | Winter Weather Driving |
| LOUISIANA STATE POLICE COURTESY LOYALTY SERVICE Colonel Michael D. Edmonson, Superintendent News Release Date: February 10, 2010 Winter Weather Driving Weather forecasts Thursday afternoon and into Friday morning indicate a strong possibility of sleet and/or snow for northern Louisiana. This type of weather pattern can be dangerous for motorists who are traveling along Louisiana highways, as most are not accustomed to such driving conditions. The Louisiana State Police urges motorists to keep abreast of the latest weather and travel conditions before deciding whether a trip is necessary, as sleet/snow may cause icing on bridges, overpasses and rural roadways. Louisiana State Police and the Louisiana Department of Transportation will closely monitor conditions and will take appropriate safety measures on negatively affected roadways. As conditions change, we remind motorists to wear seatbelts correctly/use appropriate child restraints, adjust their speed and never travel faster than conditions allow. Do not drive using the cruise control in icy conditions. Do allow ample time to reach your destination, allow extra space between vehicles, and keep vehicle headlights on. For drivers of pick-up trucks without a traction control feature, adding weight to the truck bed, such as sandbags, positioned directly over the rear axle, may help improve traction and reduce “fishtailing” in slick conditions. For current road conditions or road closure information, the public may dial “511” or visit www.511LA.org online. To report hazardous conditions or traffic crashes, please notify the local troop by calling *577 (*LSP) via cellular phone. Contact: S/T Scott Moreau Louisiana State Police Troop E Public Affairs Office: (318) 769-9USA (872) www.lsp.org _______________________________________________________
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