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Law Enforcement Reminding Travelers To Avoid Distractions During Busy Holiday Weekend

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PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Memorial Day Weekend kicks off on Friday and a lot of people are getting an early start.

After months of snow and cold, sunshine is calling. This weekend begins the unofficial start to the summer travel season.

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On Thursday, local law enforcement took the time to remind everyone about the dangers of distracted driving. Triple-A is joining up with law enforcement officers to spread the message about Operation Care, a national program with the goal of making sure everyone arrives safely at their destination.

The Memorial Day holiday weekend is the deadliest three-day weekend of the year, but with more awareness, things are improving.

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