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More than 39 million Americans are expected to travel this Memorial Day weekend, and Wyoming law enforcement agencies are reminding drivers to "Click It or Ticket."

The Laramie County Sheriff's Office will be conducting high-visibility DUI enforcement from the end of August through Labor Day, the agency announced Monday.

For years, seat belt use rates in Wyoming, which currently has a secondary enforcement law, have been among the lowest in the nation.

According to Sgt. Duane Ellis, 32 of the 102 fatal crashes that have occurred on Wyoming's highways this year have involved alcohol and/or drugs.

Many states will begin reopening over the next few days, and the Wyoming Highway Patrol is reminding everyone to buckle up.

Wyoming road deaths have largely declined since the early 2000s.

Seat belt usage continues to be a focus for the Wyoming Highway Patrol as this year's traffic death toll continues to rise.

The 16 highway deaths reported as of Friday afternoon mark a significant rise compared to figures in recent years.

DeHoff says WYDOT will continue to monitor the safety of the intersection while the designs for two long-term projects are being completed.

Over 12,000 car-wildlife crashes have been reported in Wyoming over the last five years.