The 20-mile trooper program continues through Labor Day as trooper take part in holiday enforcement operations.

Over the holiday weekend troopers within Troop H and throughout the state have been taking part in Operation C.A.R.E. (Combined Accident Reduction Effort). As part of that every available officer has been out on the road enforcing traffic laws and assisting motorists.

Also, during peak travel periods, Friday Sept. 4 and Monday, Sept. 7 troopers will man a 20-mile stretch of I-29. Enforcement efforts on secondary roads are conducted during the same timeframe within Troop H.

This year’s Labor Day weekend counting period runs from midnight, on Friday, September 4, 2015, to 11:59 p.m. on Monday, September 7, 2015.

“Labor Day is a busy travel holiday every year. The Missouri State Highway Patrol urges motorists to wear their seat belts and never drink and drive,” said Captain McDonald. “The Highway Patrol wants everyone to have a safe Labor Day weekend.”