The Pennsylvania State Police, Troop M, Bethlehem, have announced the results of the Memorial Day Holiday Enforcement period which commenced at 12:01 a.m. Friday, and concluded at 11:59 p.m. Monday.

This safety initiative Pennsylvania Aggressive Driving Enforcement Education Program targeted drivers who aggressively operated their motor vehicle in a manner which was dangerous to members of the public, which included speeding, seat belt violations and child seat belt infractions.

Troopers also concentrated their efforts on distracting drivers who violated the following Motor Vehicle Code statutes: Texting While Driving, Handheld Mobile Telephone, Prohibiting Use of Hearing Impairment Devices, Prohibiting Text-Based Communications, Careless Driving and Reckless Driving.

In addition, S.T.E.A.D.D. (Selective Traffic Enforcement Against Drunk Drivers) and D.R.E. (Drug Recognition Expert) Troopers specifically focused on apprehending motorist who operated their motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

During the enforcement period, Troop M (Lehigh County, Northampton County and Bucks counties) troopers investigated a total of 45 crashes and made 29 arrests for driving under the influence.

Sixteen people were injured in those crashes, two of which were alcohol-related.

Meanwhile, police released enforcement data for the holiday enforcement period as follows: speeding citations issued, 158; child passenger seat citations issued, 10; seat belt citations issued, 48; occupant protection warnings (adult and children) issued, 50; other citations issued, 984; and self-initiated criminal arrests made, 7.