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  • Towing a Trailer? Using the Left Lane? Which Speed Limit? Know the Rules
    With the upcoming summer travel season fast approaching, the Washington State Patrol wants to remind drivers who are towing a travel trailer or boat on the highway that they need stay out of the left lane and obey posted speed limits . . . more
  • Fire Safety for Recreational Vehicles and Travel Trailers
    The sun has finally arrived, school is almost out, and there are many families starting to enjoy the outdoors on camping trips.  “Campers are reminded that fire safety needs to be a priority when vacationing in a recreational vehicle (RV) or travel trailer,” says State Fire Marshal Charles M. Duffy . . . more
  • Enjoy a Safe Ride on the North Cascade Highway (SR 20)
    Wenatchee -- The Washington State Patrol (WSP), Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) in British Columbia have joined together to increase the awareness of motorcycle fatalities involving Canadian riders on the North Cascade Highway . . . more

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