Increased Traffic Expected for the Fourth of July

Triple A is expecting the upcoming 4th of July holiday to set travel records both in Iowa and nationwide.  The number of people in Iowa and the Midwest totals about 203,000 travelers by air and ground, which is down slightly from last year by less than 1%.  Law Enforcement officials remind people to be safe on the road, be patient and remember, it’s the law for Iowa motorists to move over if there’s a stopped vehicle with its emergency flashers on.  If a lane change isn’t possible, to at least slow down and prepare to stop. Ignoring the law could bring a $200 fine and suspension of the driver’s license for up to a year.