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WSP to Boost Traffic Enforcement for Water Follies

Thursday, July 23, 2026

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Washington State Patrol will conduct high visibility enforcement patrols July 24-26 during Water Follies weekend in Moses Lake. The patrols will focus on speeding, impaired driving, aggressive driving, distracted driving, and seat belt compliance.

The WSP will use aviation, motorcycle troopers, and unmarked vehicles to address increased traffic around Columbia Park. One lane on westbound SR-240 will close 4-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday to manage event traffic. Vehicles cannot stop on SR-240 shoulders for spectators.

📄 Source: Washington State Patrol — https://wsp.wa.gov/

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Washington State Patrol will conduct high visibility enforcement patrols July 24-26“The Washington State Patrol (WSP) will be conducting high visibility enforcement patrols (HVEP) throughout Water Follies weekend, July 24th through July 26th, 2026.”
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The patrols will focus on speeding“The HVE will focus on speeding, impaired driving, aggressive driving, distracted driving, and seat belt compliance.”
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The patrols will focus on impaired driving“The HVE will focus on speeding, impaired driving, aggressive driving, distracted driving, and seat belt compliance.”
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The patrols will focus on aggressive driving“The HVE will focus on speeding, impaired driving, aggressive driving, distracted driving, and seat belt compliance.”
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The patrols will focus on distracted driving“The HVE will focus on speeding, impaired driving, aggressive driving, distracted driving, and seat belt compliance.”
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The patrols will focus on seat belt compliance“The HVE will focus on speeding, impaired driving, aggressive driving, distracted driving, and seat belt compliance.”
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The WSP will use aviationNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The WSP will use motorcycle troopers“WSP Aviation, motorcycle troopers and unmarked patrol vehicles will provide additional enforcement throughout Benton and Franklin counties due to the large crowds and increased traffic around Columbia Park.”
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The WSP will use unmarked vehiclesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The WSP will address increased traffic around Columbia Park“WSP Aviation, motorcycle troopers and unmarked patrol vehicles will provide additional enforcement throughout Benton and Franklin counties due to the large crowds and increased traffic around Columbia Park.”
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One lane on westbound SR-240 will close 4-6 p.m. Saturday“The main entrance from westbound SR-240 to Columbia Park will have one lane closed from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 25, and Sunday, July 26, to help safely manage event traffic and pedestrians.”
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One lane on westbound SR-240 will close 4-6 p.m. Sunday“The main entrance from westbound SR-240 to Columbia Park will have one lane closed from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 25, and Sunday, July 26, to help safely manage event traffic and pedestrians.”
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The lane closure is to manage event traffic“The main entrance from westbound SR-240 to Columbia Park will have one lane closed from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 25, and Sunday, July 26, to help safely manage event traffic and pedestrians.”
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Vehicles cannot stop on SR-240 shoulders for spectators“Vehicles will not be allowed to stop on the shoulders of SR-240 for the purpose of dropping off or picking up spectators, viewing the races, or air shows.”