Road Safety Checkpoints set up for Labor Day

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO ) – – State Troopers are working Monday to make sure your Labor Day is a safe one on the roads. Safety checkpoints are being manned across the state. AAA Carolina projects more than 390,000 motorists will be hitting the road in the Palmetto State, marking a 7 year high for Labor Day weekend due to low gas prices. However, Trooper David Jones says the economic benefits of paying less at the pump can create more danger on the roadways. On South Carolina roadways, the Department of Public Safety reports there‘s been more than 600 highway deaths this year. To ensure a safe holiday, officials remind drivers to designate a driver, buckle up and plan ahead.