Tips to help keep you safe and ensure a happy vacation:
1. Don't drink and drive! Common wisdom and AAA projections
agree that Labor Day will see more drivers on the road than ever, with 85
percent of vacationers traveling by car. So don't add any more worries by
drinking and driving.
2. Check for recalls. Since many travelers will be
making their trek via car, it's important to check if your car's manufacturer has issued a
safety recall. You should have received notice, but it never hurts
to double check.
3. Snag a first aid kit. Even if you're not planning on
doing anything dangerous, your vehicle should be equipped with, among other
things, a basic first aid kit. They retail for about $10 and may
give you some piece of mind.
4. Get updated proof of insurance. A ticket for driving
without valid or sufficient insurance, especially from out of state,
is a major pain and entirely avoidable. Shove an updated copy of your proof of
insurance into the glove box before you disembark.
5. Leave early... or really late. If you want to hit the road today
(Friday), try to get on the highway either much before or far after rush hour.
That's leaving either before 4 p.m. or after 10 p.m.,
USA Today advises.
6. Obey cell phone laws. Your Labor Day weekend road trip
may have you crossing into unfamiliar states, where talking or the phone or texting while driving is
illegal. Look up the laws before you leave and try to avoid messing with your
phone.
7. Secure your updated passport/ID. For those travelers who are
headed to the airport, secure your up-to-date passport and/or driver's
license before you get there. Some countries may not allow you entry if your passport expires in six months.
8. Pack travel-sized liquids. Remember the TSA's guidelines on liquids in
your carry-ons. You don't want airport security to toss your 5-ounce
bottle of expensive cologne in the trash.
9. Don't bring pot to the airport. Marijuana may be legal in your
state, but it is still illegal
under federal law.
10. Limit your drinking before your
flight. Too many
drinks at the airport Chili's may keep your
intoxicated keister from getting on the plane or spending the Labor
Day weekend in jail.
Follow these tips and have a safe and legal
worry-free Labor Day vacation!
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