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Colorado State Patrol to increase enforcement in Summit, Eagle and Garfield counties this weekend

State troopers will be performing the high-visibility operation along the I-70 mountain corridor

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The Colorado State Patrol will ramp up enforcement in Summit, Eagle and Garfield counties on Friday.

Troopers will be performing the high-visibility operation to focus on dangerous driving behaviors, including speeding, distracted driving and impaired driving, according to a news release from the State Patrol.

Drivers can expect increased patrols, enhanced traffic monitoring and strict enforcement of traffic laws, the release states. All drivers are urged to prioritize safety, including by driving sober, obeying speed limits and avoiding distractions.

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