The Kansas Department of Transportation have announced that there will be a zero-tolerance policy for those who drive impaired for the Independence Day weekend.

On average, more than 415 traffic crashes occur over the Fourth of July weekend in Kansas each year. This is attributed to increased traffic and impaired drivers.

Kansas officials will be focused on keeping impaired drivers off the road to keep everyone safe. Officials also urge those who do drink to have a designated driver or have alternative arrangements for lodging.