1,034 Citations Issued In State Police July 4th Holiday Crackdown

BUCKS COUNTY, PA —State Police Troop M investigated 63 crashes and made 29 Driving Under the Influence arrests during its Fourth of July Holiday Traffic Enforcement.

The Pennsylvania State Police Troop M, Bethlehem, Wednesday announced the results of the detail which took place just after midnight Saturday and ended just before midnight Saturday.

Troop M covers Bucks, Lehigh, and Northampton counties.

The safety initiative targeted drivers who aggressively operated their motor vehicles in a manner that was dangerous to the public. Enforcement involved speeding, seat belt violations, and child seat belt infractions.

In addition, troopers focused on apprehending motorists who operated their motor vehicles while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Results of the Fourth of July holiday traffic enforcement include:

• 63 Crashes
• 1,034 Traffic Citations
• 231 Speeding Citations
• 29 Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Arrests
• 36 Warnings for Seatbelt Violations
• 48 Seatbelt Citations
• 8 Child Seatbelt Citations
• 19 Self-initiated criminal arrests

The numbers are down from last year, according to state police figures.

During the 2022 Fourth of July traffic enforcement, state police investigated 43 crashes and made 41 DUI arrests. Police also handed out 328 speeding citations, 59 seat belt citations, and 1.105 other traffic citations.

Motorists are also reminded of the mandates of Title 75 Section 3733, fleeing or attempting to elude a 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 seven years in prison, a $15,000 fine, and restitution for damages and/or injuries sustained as a result of the pursuit.