Maine State Police upping enforcement of proper yielding on I-95

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) – With a banner yr anticipated for tourism in Maine, roads throughout the state will likely be busier than many drivers are accustomed to.

Maine State Police are working to make folks conscious in hopes you possibly can keep away from an accident.

There’s an emphasis on yielding appropriately when merging onto the interstate.

Lt. Michael Johnston says many individuals are doing it mistaken, and that’s not secure.

He says it’s a great time for a refresher on the principles of the highway.

“The interstate is designated a thruway, which implies in case you’re coming into the interstate on one of many ramps, you’ve a obligation to yield to site visitors that’s already on the interstate,” stated Lt. Michael Johnston, Maine State Police. “Previously, folks will count on site visitors on the interstate to maneuver over to the passing lane or the adjoining lane, and whereas I believe site visitors oftentimes does that as a courtesy to permit folks on the ramp, we’ve seen some folks count on it, and so they don’t actually comply with their obligation to yield.”

Johnston says previously 5 years, 25,000 crashes in Maine have resulted from improper yielding.

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