The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency wants you to “Score Big with Safety” — both on the road and on the water as you travel for Labor Day events or to football games.
Before you get ready to get behind the wheel of a boat for the Memorial Day weekend, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) wants you to know about some recent legislations enacted to enhance water safety across Alabama.
The long 4th of July holiday weekend means Alabama’s waterways will be crowded. ALEA says you can prevent accidents by obeying safety laws.
Alabama Marine Police will offer springtime boating training and license courses to keep people safer on the water.
You don’t want to be far from shore and in distress without knowing how to call for help and let someone know where to find you.
Memorial Day Weekend is known for traveling and spending time with loved ones, but operating a vehicle, whether it’s on the water or the highway, still has it’s dangers.
Law enforcement marine patrol officers are preparing for what they say is their busiest holiday of the year: Memorial Day. The holiday is often referred to as the “unofficial” start of summer. And it’s a time when thousands are expected to head to Alabama’s lakes, rivers, and beaches. That includes Lake Martin in Alexander City, where several boating accidents happened…
Brenda Gilbert has been coming to Lake Martin for thirty years. “I think it’s a great way to try to help get through these times, it’s good therapy,” Gilbert said. Gilbert is one of hundreds of boaters who have been on Alabama’s waterways in recent days. And with health order guidelines in effect, Gilbert says she’s doing her part to…
