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Although the summer travel season just came to an end, North Dakotans are already beginning to lock in their travel plans for the holidays.

As AAA prepares to rescue more than 300,000 drivers nationwide with car trouble this Labor Day weekend, it will also provide a free service in effort to keep impaired drivers off the road.

The average cost of owning and operating a new vehicle in 2023 has increased significantly, with an annual expense of $12,182, or a monthly cost of $1,015.

AAA booking data shows Labor Day weekend travel is up over last year: domestic bookings are up 4 percent and international bookings are up 44 percent.

As students across North Dakota begin heading back to school over the coming days, AAA urges motorists to slow down, stay alert in neighborhoods and school zones and to expect the unexpected.

A law that goes into effect Tuesday, Aug. 1, will help protect stranded motorists on North Dakota’s interstate and multi-lane highways.