The Mississippi Highway Patrol issued the following statement:
The Mississippi Highway Patrol will begin the 2016 Labor Day Enforcement Period on Friday, September 2nd at 6 p.m. and conclude Monday, September 5th
at midnight. Due to anticipation of heavy
traffic and a significant increase in traffic fatalities for 2016,
State Troopers will place emphasis on saturation patrols to combat
reckless and distracted driving. Additional safety checkpoints will be
established to promote seatbelt usage and remove impaired
drivers from the roadways. Drivers are urged to avoid text messaging or
any driver distraction that could endanger lives while traveling. MHP
investigated 132 crashes including 4 fatalities during the 2015 Labor
Day enforcement period. We’re hoping all motorists
and families will enjoy the last holiday weekend of the summer and
arrive at their destinations safely.
18 comments:
Does that mean if I'm driving in a car that's filled to my neck in booze I'll get a ticket?
Only if you are texting and driving, 10:55...
Saturday, can I stay right behind the MHP Denali headed up 25 to Starkville going 88 miles per hour without raising suspicion? I just want to get there on time and all.
If you are a female, and are pulled over by the MHP, it is in your best interest to pull over, and call the Sherrif and request a witness. Females should not get out of the car if there is only one MHP present.
10:55, one thing that is means is there will be a lot of children and families having family events without their trooper loved one. Children, thankfully shouldn't have no clue, but no doubt there will be adult family members praying they don't get a call or see an unmarked vehicle drive up to their home.
I've known many state troopers over the years and there have been a few jerks, but for the most part they have been courteous and respectful. Lets not lump them all together with snide remarks. I have been thankful on several occasions over the years to see blue lights of MHP.
I'm going to carry an extra bottle of Nyquil just in case.
You know what 5:27, I could care less about what they miss. I served 26 years in the military in the infantry and combat engineers. I deployed three times and I missed many holidays, birthdays, ballgames, etc, etc, etc,. They knew what the job requirements were when the took the oath. They knew what the hazards are. They get to ride in a shiny,clean, new car in an air conditioned environment. They wear a clean uniform, with a duty belt that contains all the latest weapons to protect them. Based on latest news reports they participate in all types of sexual escapades on the clock with no consequences. So please spare me, those people are not special.
5:27 -- troopers sign up to work holidays and special details, lots of overtime to be had, and more time to chase truckers down for some manly love at the weigh station!
Roger that 8:54!
8:54, I was a combat engineer also. I completely agree with you. Sure wish I would have had a nice new air conditioned car to ride around in while writing tickets.
They should have to work like this every day,not only on holidays!!
MHP leadership stated there would be extra troopers on the road this weekend. I call b.s. because they'll all be at the college football games.
So exactly how many troopers have been guilty of sexual harassment? The public needs to know this and why is it being hidden? Lowdown to try and get laid that way. That's my opinion
Did not see a single trooper on the way to Starkville or on the way back yesterday, last night. Not ONE! Usually there are two or three cruising Hwy 25 and another one staked out on a hill between Louisville and Starkpatch trying to catch people coming over the hill. Nada! I saw a few at the game but not many. Maybe Bennie was having a fish fry with lots of parking problems.
I didn't see a single trooper as I drove to and from Baton Rouge yesterday, but then again I didn't check the rest stops and weigh stations
Made that trip Friday. Didn't see any at all going down. Hell, I was getting run over and I was driving between 75 and 80. On way back I saw the usual one at his hangout on this side of Brookhaven.
The troopers were too busy manning "safety checkpoints"
Well, they certainly weren't WO-manning those revenue stops, er "safety" checkpoints.
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