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State Police announce Easter Holiday enforcement

Writer's picture: Lori Lee WGOLVLori Lee WGOLV

Bethlehem, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Troop M – Bethlehem announced

the official Easter Holiday Enforcement. The enforcement period commences at 12:01 a.m. Friday, March 29, 2024, and concludes at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, March 31, 2024.


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 which is

dangerous to members of the public, which include speeding, seat belt violations and child seat

belt infractions.




Troopers will also be concentrating their efforts on distracting drivers who

violate:


 Title 75 § 1621 Texting While Driving

 Title 75 § 1622 Handheld Mobile Telephone

 Title 75 § 3314 Prohibiting Use of Hearing Impairment Devices

 Title 75 § 3316 Prohibiting Text-Based Communications

 Title 75 § 3714 Careless Driving

 Title 75 § 3736 Reckless Driving


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 vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs.


Motorists are reminded of the mandates of Title 75 Section 3733, Fleeing or Attempting to

Elude Police Officer, which stipulates that any driver of a motor vehicle who willfully fails or

refuses to bring their vehicle to a stop, or who otherwise flees or attempts to elude a pursuing

police officer, commits an offense, graded up to a Felony of the 3 rd Degree, which carries a

maximum sentence of 7 years in prison, a $15,000 fine, and restitution for damages and/or

injuries sustained as a result of the pursuit.



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