Pennsylvania State Police Troop M announce Memorial Day Holiday Enforcement

The Pennsylvania State Police Troop M – Bethlehem have announced the official Memorial Day Holiday Enforcement period which commences at 12:01 a.m. Friday, May 28, and concludes at midnight Monday, May 31.

This safety initiative P.A.D.E.E.P (Pennsylvania Aggressive Driving Enforcement Education Program) targets drivers who aggressively operate their motor vehicle in a manner that is dangerous to members of the public, which include speeding, seat belt violations and child seat belt infractions.

Troopers will also concentrate their efforts on distracted drivers who text while driving, use handheld mobile devices, use hearing impairment devices and who drive carelessly or recklessly.
In addition, S.T.E.A.D.D. (Selective Traffic Enforcement Against Drunk Drivers) and D.R.E. (Drug Recognition Expert) troopers will specifically focus on apprehending motorists who operate their motor vehicles under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

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