Troopers Will Step Up Enforcement For Labor Day

The Mississippi Highway Patrol will begin the 2017 Labor Day travel enforcement period on Friday, Sept. 1 at 6 p.m. and conclude Monday, Sept. 4 at midnight. Due to anticipation of heavy traffic and inclement weather associated with Tropical Storm Harvey, State Troopers will place emphasis on saturation patrols to combat speeding and reckless driving. Motorists planning to travel during the holiday weekend are urged to lower speeds when weather conditions are encountered. 

Wiper blades should be inspected in regards to driving visibility along with proper tire tread depth to prevent hydroplaning. Additional safety checkpoints will be established to promote seatbelt usage and remove impaired drivers from the roadways. Drivers should avoid text messaging or any driver distraction that could endanger lives while traveling.