Show During hunt to focus on safety violators Highway safety violations common to Utah's annual deer hunt will be the target of an intensified enforcement ef ef- ef effort fort planned this year by the Highway Pa Patrol f There are a number of safety hazards that crop up each year during the hunt said officials Firearms violations driving errors due to unfamiliarity with equipment vehicle safety equipment violations and the drinking driver are some of the more common problems Some hunters misinterpret the meaning mean mean- meanIng Ing of spirit when they attempt to get in- in into Into to the spirit of the hunt said Colonel Dennis superintendent of the Highway Patrol The hunters who drink and drive to his hunting destination will willbe willbe be the focal point of our effort All law enforcement agencies in the state will coordinate their endeavors against Intoxicated hunters said Troopers will also be watching for violations of the Open Container Law Enforcement action will be taken against anyone In a vehicle with an open recep recep- containing alcoholic beverages Many people utilize motor vehicles and trailers during the hunt that may only be used once or twice each year Problems regularly develop from this practice warned UHF officials Brakes lights and other safety equip equip- equipment equipment ment are often substandard on seldom used vehicles Drivers should be aware that safety equipment requirements are the sa same me on a dirt road as the highway A vehicle driven anywhere in the state other than private property must be safety Inspected and have a valid sticker |