The Mississippi Highway Patrol will be out on the roadways in full force during the upcoming Labor Day weekend.
The statewide travel enforcement period begins Friday at 6 a.m. and concludes Monday at midnight. With traffic expected to be up compared to last Labor Day, especially with it being the opening weekend of college football, MHP is encouraging motorists to take extra precautions.
The enforcement period will include high-visibility patrols and safety checkpoints to ensure safe driving across the state. For MHP troopers patrolling the roadways, the emphasis will be on deterring speeding, impaired or distracted driving, minimizing fatal crashes, and promoting seatbelt usage.
“This Labor Day weekend, as we celebrate the end of summer, let’s also remember to remain safe,” Mississippi Department of Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell said. “Do not drink and drive, put your phones down while driving, and always wear your seatbelt. Let us also take a moment to thank the law enforcement officers and first responders who are working through the holiday to keep us safe.”
During the 2024 Labor Day holiday travel period, MHP investigated 155 crashes with seven of those being fatal. Troopers issued 740 citations for seatbelt violations and made 122 DUI arrests on state and federal highway systems.
