Mississippi Highway Patrol holiday enforcement period starts September 1

MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – The Mississippi Highway Patrol’s holiday enforcement period begins September 1.

Troopers will be seen on more frequently on state highways during the Labor Day Holiday Travel Period.

It begins at 6 p.m. and ends at midnight Monday.

MHP will have safety checkpoints.

While impaired drivers will be a key focus, troopers will also be looking out for speeders, distracted drivers, and seatbelt violations.

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