Area law enforcement encourages safe driving through Memorial Day as many cars get on the roadways.

Iowa State Patrol Safety Officer Alex Dinkla says all who get behind the wheel should pay attention to the road and be sober.

“Please obey the traffic laws–obey the speed,” Dinkla encourages. “Please wear your seat belt, and if you choose to drink, please don’t drive–get a designated driver. And then when you are out driving, please just keep your cell phone down. That’s one of the biggest things we’re seeing now.”

He says the majority of fatal accidents on Iowa’s roadways are caused by impaired or distracted drivers.

The Iowa State Patrol and all area law enforcement agencies will have additional officers on the road to enforce traffic laws.