Bethlehem-based Pennsylvania State Police Troop M has announced the official Memorial Day Holiday Enforcement period will start at 12:01 a.m. Friday and conclude at 11:59 p.m. Monday.

The safety initiative, Pennsylvania Aggressive Driving Enforcement Education Program, will target drivers who aggressively operate their vehicles in a dangerous manner, including speeding and committing seat belt violations and child seat belt infractions. Troopers will also be concentrating efforts on distracted drivers who violate statutes dealing with texting while driving; using handheld mobile telephones; hearing impairment devices; text-based communications; careless driving; and reckless driving.

In addition, Selective Traffic Enforcement Against Drunk Drivers and Drug Recognition Expert troopers will specifically focus on apprehending motorists under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

During the 2025 Memorial Day Holiday enforcement period, troopers throughout Pennsylvania investigated 756 motor vehicle crashes and made 519 driving under the influence arrests. They also issued 7,033 speeding citations and 18,963 other citations.