 Many towns and cities across the state celebrating the 4th of July. That means busy roads as tourists and locals are traveling over the days to come. Experts says it comes down to basics to remain safe. North Carolina State Highway Patrol Master Trooper Rico Stevens telling WNCT. You've got services such as ride share, a designated driver, or if you're at a gathering where there's going to be alcohol, that host needs to make plans to prepare to get their guest back to their location safely.