WSP Reminding Drivers To Secure Their Load

This weekend, the Washington State Patrol will watch out for drivers with unsecure loads.  The WSP’s Secure Your Load emphasis runs Friday, Saturday and Sunday.  Troopers are reminding drivers, especially truck drivers, the importance of having a properly secured load.  Those that don’t secure their load can expect to pay a fine starting at $228, or criminal charges if property is damaged or people are injured from that unsecure load.

Last year, the WSP contacted 6,268 vehicles for failing to secure their load.  The WSP is committed to keeping our roadways safe by reducing serious injury and fatality collisions.  Unsecured loads caused 170 collisions last year on our state highways.  Sixteen of these collisions resulted in injuries.

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