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More Labor Day travelers expected to take the path of economic uncertainty has led to a decline in traffic and less damage caused by Hurricane Irene in South Carolina will not be a factor.
Approximately 424,000 motorists expected to travel by car in South Carolina from September 1-5 for Labor Day in September, according to AAA Carolinas.
"The assumption that a large numbers of travelers this weekend," Pfc. Bill Rhyne Highway Patrol South Carolina "Many people will try to get the last visit before the end of the summer."
"In general, it is just like any other holiday; we have many soldiers in enforcement of road safety."
Rhyne said the soldiers looking for seat belt violations, drunken drivers, distracted drivers and pedestrian safety.
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'Number of pedestrian deaths, we are really trying to reduce, in particular in Greenville, "Rhyne said." Do not be surprised if the police and tells him to stop walking on the right side of the road. "
South Carolina has dodged a bullet that Hurricane Irene swept the coast last week. Minor damage from wind and flooding does not seem to have affected the state's tourism industry.
"All the coastal towns of South Carolina and the beaches will be open for business this weekend," AAA President and CEO of Carolina said in a recent press release.
Regionally, the most popular destinations for motorists this weekend will be in Atlanta, Myrtle Beach, Charleston, Asheville, Raleigh, Savannah and Washington DC, according to Vacations AAA.
The average gas price statewide is now $ 3.405 SC, 19 cents less than the Memorial Day. Halls airlines have increased by more than 8 percent that will keep many travelers closer to home this year, according to AAA.
From 29 the average price of a gallon of gasoline in August was $ 3,367 in Greenville, $ 3.365 in Colombia, and $ 3438 in Charleston, SC AAA seconds. Prices rise slightly during the weekend based on the information.
