U.S. Customs and Border Protection says cross-border travelers should anticipate delays and plan trips accordingly due to Victoria Day weekend in Canada and next weekend’s Memorial Day.

CBP say travelers can take steps to minimize delays.

• Acquire the appropriate travel document. Passports, U.S. passport cards and enhanced driver’s licenses are just a few of the approved documents, CBP said. A list of all approved travel documents can be found at www.getyouhome.gov.

• The agency suggests people join NEXUS. The program allows pre-screened, low-risk travelers to proceed with little or no delay into the U.S. and Canada. Application forms are available on the Canada Border Services Agency website at www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca and travelers can apply online at www.cbp.gov. Additionally, NEXUS information is available toll-free at 1-866-639-8726.

• CBP suggests thorough planning of cross-border trips, which can include checking border wait times, planning ahead, giving extra time and checking traffic conditions at the border crossings within the region and selecting the crossing that is least congested. Travelers can download CBP’s Border Wait Time app to their mobile devices for real time border crossing traffic conditions. The app is available in both Google Play and Apple stores. Travelers can get current border traffic conditions at www.cbp.gov/travel/advisories-wait-times

• If possible, travel during non-peak travel times, CBP suggests. Peak travel times tend to be between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.

• Travelers can prepare for the inspection process before arriving at the inspection booth. People should have travel documents in hand, roll down vehicle windows and remove hats and sunglasses before entering the inspection area, CBP says.

• CBP says travelers can visit the “Know Before You Go” section of the CBP web site. They say to avoid fines and penalties associated with the importation of restricted or prohibited items become educated prior to traveling, this includes agriculture products. More info: http://www.cbp.gov/travel.

• CBP says people should declare goods. Travelers should declare all items being brought from abroad that will remain in the U.S. This includes gifts and duty-free purchases, CBP said.

• The agency says there are numerous agricultural restrictions on fruits, meats, and plants. Before bringing these items back, check the CBP website on bringing agricultural products into the U.S. CBP says people should be willing to surrender ag items if it turns out to be prohibited.