September 1, 09

NEWS / CBP Advises Travelers to Prepare For the Busy Holiday Weekend

Buffalo, N.Y. - U.S. Customs and Border Protection is reminding travelers planning trips across the border into the United States to make sure they have the proper documents and to anticipate periods of heavy traffic this weekend in conjunction with the Labor Day holiday. As a result, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials want to remind the traveling public that there are a number of steps that can be taken to facilitate their arrival into the United States.


Travelers are reminded to check traffic at all local border crossings within the Buffalo/Niagara region and select the crossing that is least congested. The most significant delays last Labor Day weekend occurred between the hours of 10 a.m. through 4 p.m. during the long weekend at all three Buffalo/Niagara region border crossing points.

Travelers should prepare for the inspection process before arriving at the inspection booth. Individuals should have their crossing documents available for inspection and they should be prepared to declare all items acquired outside the U.S. In compliance with full implementation of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, which commenced June 1, all travelers, including U.S. and Canadian citizens, will need to present documentary proof of citizenship.


These documents include a Passport, U.S. Passport Card, trusted traveler card (NEXUS, SENTRI or FAST) or an Enhanced Drivers License. Children under the age of 16 can present an original or copy of their birth certificate. CBP will remain practical and flexible in its approach to full implementation of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative and will continue to educate and inform the traveling public.

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