state patrols

State patrols are law enforcement agencies responsible for patrolling highways and rural areas across a state. Their primary duties include enforcing traffic laws, ensuring road safety, investigating accidents, and assisting motorists. They operate uniformly throughout their jurisdiction, often working to prevent speeding, drunk driving, and other traffic violations. State patrol officers may also support local agencies during emergencies or large-scale events. Essentially, they serve to keep transportation safe for all road users and maintain order on the state's highways and rural roads.