MACOMB COUNTY, Mich. (FOX 2) - Michigan State Police troopers will be on I-696 as part of Operation Laser Tag on Wednesday.
The troopers will be looking for drivers who are speeding or tailgating. They will also be stopping distracted drivers.
Related: Suspect speeding at 102 mph on I-696 arrested for impaired driving
According to data from the state, speeding was a factor in more than 19% of fatal crashes with hazardous actions in 2020.
Data also from 2020 shows that there were 14,236 vehicle crashes involving a distracted drive, and 48 of those crashes resulted in death.
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