Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded close to $9.3 million for a combined effort to boost statewide enforcement of traffic laws and conduct campaigns to encourage safe driving practices.

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The grants will enable the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency and four of the state’s regional traffic safety offices to cover overtime for police officers, sheriff’s deputies and state troopers to conduct extra patrols during peak travel times to target speeding, seat belt violations and impaired driving.