GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK — Drivers in and around Grand Teton National Park (GTNP) this summer should be aware that the park’s law enforcement rangers will be conducting high-visibility enforcement operations to promote safe driving behavior and reduce serious traffic incidents.
In an announcement made Wednesday, GTNP shared that the enforcement efforts — including increased patrol presence and traffic stops — will likely be concentrated along the park’s southern boundary.
“These traffic safety campaigns are focused on seatbelt use, speeding, and impaired driving,” GTNP’s announcement states. “Patrols will focus on targeted areas during designated enforcement periods to increase visibility and encourage compliance with traffic laws. Motor vehicle crashes and impaired driving remain some of the leading safety concerns in national parks.”
GTNP encourages following these safe driving tips:
- Wear seatbelts at all times.
- Obey posted daytime and nighttime speed limits.
- Never drive impaired.
- Stay alert for wildlife, bicyclists, and pedestrians.
- Allow extra travel time during peak summer visitation.
- Stay patient in construction zones.
These patrol operations will be funded through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in partnership with the National Park Service Traffic Safety Coalition, per the park.
See GTNP’s park roads website for the latest travel information.
