1,142 Citations Issued By PA State Police Over Memorial Day Holiday

BUCKS COUNTY, PA —State Police Troop M investigated 45 crashes and made 29 Driving Under the Influence arrests during its Memorial Day Holiday Traffic Enforcement.

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

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 Memorial Day holiday traffic enforcement include:

• 45 Crashes
• 984 Traffic Citations
• 158 Speeding Violations
• 29 Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Arrests
• 50 Warnings for Seatbelt Violations
• 48 Seatbelt Citations
• 10 Child Seatbelt Citations
• 7 Felony Arrest for Aggravated Assault on Law Enforcement

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.