The Pennsylvania State Police announced the official Labor Day Holiday Enforcement period which commences at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, August 30, 2024, and concludes at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, September 2, 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, according to the press release.
During the Labor Day Holiday Traffic Enforcement Period of 2023, Troop M (Lehigh County, Northampton County and Bucks County) Troopers investigated a total of 47 crashes and made 31 Driving Under the Influence arrests.
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 3rd 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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