Unalaska, AK – In the next few weeks, the Department of Public Safety will start enforcing existing state laws on proper pot truck loading. First Sgt. Matt Betzen said the move will catch Unalaska up with the rest of the state in terms of compliance and keep the roads safer.

"Pot trucks continue to transport pots in such a way that they swing back and forth and to and fro. That's not safe. It's not safe for the stability of the vehicle. It's not a safe way to move pots. It's actually against state law. So we are once again moving the bar up. And when we do move the bar up we make an effort to get educate everybody involved and get voluntary compliance, and that's what we're do right now."

Betzen said the department issued letters to pot truck drivers and will work to educate the community before issuing warnings and tickets. Legally loading your pot truck means securing pots so they don't swing in any direction, don't cover any lights, turn signals, or license plates, and do not extend more than four feet beyond the rear tires. If you have any questions, contact Sgt. Betzen at Public Safety at 581-1233.