Thanksgiving is one of the biggest travel holidays of the year.
AAA says more 4.3 million Floridians will travel at least 50 miles from home between Nov. 25 and Dec. 1, a 2.6% increase from last year.
Law enforcement will also be out in force to help ensure people get to their destinations safely.
The Florida Highway Patrol and the Florida Department of Transportation are running the “Drive Safe, The Rest Is Gravy” campaign right now to urge drivers to slow down and stay alert.
[WATCH: Trooper Steve on Patrol highlights why a little kindness on the roads can go a long way]
They are also watching for speeders, seat belt violations and people driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol.
“One thing is that everyone packs their patience, because if you’re patient, you’re not speeding, you’re limiting that distraction in your vehicle,” Trooper Migdalisis Garcia told News 6’s Trooper Steve Montiero earlier this week.
Trooper Steve says that means also being a little kinder on the roads — give someone space to merge, let a driver exit a parking lot, and take a breath during delays.
Some things to remember
In Florida, drivers must move over to let emergency vehicles pass, and move over if you see an emergency vehicle on the side of the road, so they can maneuver safely.
Check the roads before you head out
FHP has a website that reports the latest road conditions, including traffic crash information around Florida. You can find that website HERE.
You can also check out Florida 511, or download the Florida 511 Mobile App.
See a crash? In a crash? Report it!
If you are in a crash, remember that you need to stay at the scene until cleared by law enforcement, and call 9-1-1. You can also dial *FHP (347) on your mobile phone.
If it’s a minor crash, you can self-report the crash online. Just go to the state website to download the form and email it.
You can also dial *FHP(347) to report drunk drivers, traffic crashes, stranded or disabled vehicles, or other suspicious incidents.
Car trouble? Call the Road Rangers
[WATCH: Trooper Steve on Patrol spotlights Road Rangers]
The Road Rangers can help change flat tires, jump start vehicles, supply emergency gasoline and help in other ways. The Road Rangers are a service provided by the Florida Department of Transportation.
If you need help, call *347 on your mobile phone.
Tired? Pull over!
Driving while tired can lead to impaired judgment, reduced reaction times, and just plain falling asleep. If you need to pull over, do so in a safe place.
[WATCH: Trooper Steve tackles holiday travel myth about filling up your tank]
Under the influence? Get a tow to go
If you’ve had a little too much to drink, no one wants you on the road.
If you can’t call an Uber or taxi or get a ride from someone else, you can call AAA.
The travel club is offering its Tow to Go program now through 6 a.m. on Monday.
A tow truck will take you and your vehicle to a safe location within a 10-mile radius of your location.
The service is free and open to anyone, even if you’re not a AAA member.
This is a last resort option.
Call 1-855-2-TOW-2-GO (2-869-2-46).
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