State Police to Target DUI, Careless Drivers Over Labor Day Weekend

Pennsylvania State Police officers assigned to Troop M will focus on apprehending and identifying drivers under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs as part of a Labor Day holiday weekend enforcement effort.

According to a news release, the effort is part of an initiative that will last from Friday, Aug. 30 through Monday, Sept. 2 and also target other aggressive driving behaviors, including texting while driving, handheld phone use and careless driving.

According to state police, 47 crashes and 31 DUI-related arrests were made during the 2023 Labor Day holiday weekend in Troop M’s territory, which includes Lehigh, Northampton, and Bucks counties.

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