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N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – On one of the busiest travel days of the year, the North Dakota Highway Patrol will be increasing their enforcement patrols.

In just this month alone, five people have died and many more were injured in crashes due to weather and road conditions. Alcohol has also been involved in approximately 50 percent of November’s fatal crashes. The increased patrols will begin Wednesday.

The NDHP is reminding drivers to drive for conditions and never drink and drive. If you see an impaired driver, call 911. Allow time for travel during the winter months and avoid distracted driving such as talking or texting on a cell phone.

Through the end of the year, troopers will be on high visibility patrol throughout the state and all traffic laws will be strictly enforced.