Extra police patrols during Labor day weekend

INDIANAPOLIS — Extra state troopers will be on patrol over the Labor Day weekend trying to keep Indiana's highways safe.

Additional troopers will be on patrol Friday through Monday watching for drunken drivers, speeders and aggressive drivers. Troopers also will enforce seat belt and child restraint laws.

Nine people were killed on Indiana roads during last year's Labor Day weekend.

Get stories like this in your inbox