Officials with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) are calling on drivers to exercise additional caution this holiday weekend. Although the Thanksgiving Holiday is typically a weekend filled with cheer, gratitude and gatherings with loved ones, it’s also known for being particularly deadly on U.S. roadways. As one of the most travelled holidays of the year, roads in Asheville, North Carolina and across the nation are going to be packed.

In addition to the increase in holiday traffic, thanksgiving weekend is also known for having a spike injury causing and fatal drunk driving accidents. The NHTSA is calling on motorists to Click It or Ticket this weekend and all yearlong. Buckling up is the single most effective way to protect yourself in the event of a car accident. The team at Davis Law Group, P.A. wishes everybody a safe and Happy Thanksgiving weekend.