Pennsylvania State Police is increasing enforcement efforts for Thanksgiving to target impaired and distracted drivers. Thanksgiving is among the busiest travel holidays, bringing in record-high projections of travelers, with the majority being drivers. State police said they have increased enforcement efforts throughout this week to reduce the number of crashes and injuries. In 2024, the Thanksgiving travel period had more than 4,000 crashes and 40 deaths in Pennsylvania. According to state police, troopers will be focusing on drivers who are under the influence of alcohol or drugs and targeting individuals driving aggressively, distracted or speeding. In 2024, the Thanksgiving travel period had the largest number of alcohol-related crashes in Pennsylvania of any other holiday. More than 300 crashes involved alcohol, with 10 people killed. State police are asking drivers to be patient, allow extra time and designate a sober driver if planning on drinking. All occupants are reminded to wear their seat belts and make sure any children are in the proper safety seats. “With everyone’s cooperation, we can continue our efforts toward highway safety,” said Pennsylvania State Police Troop J.

Pennsylvania State Police is increasing enforcement efforts for Thanksgiving to target impaired and distracted drivers.

Thanksgiving is among the busiest travel holidays, bringing in record-high projections of travelers, with the majority being drivers.

State police said they have increased enforcement efforts throughout this week to reduce the number of crashes and injuries.

In 2024, the Thanksgiving travel period had more than 4,000 crashes and 40 deaths in Pennsylvania.

According to state police, troopers will be focusing on drivers who are under the influence of alcohol or drugs and targeting individuals driving aggressively, distracted or speeding.

In 2024, the Thanksgiving travel period had the largest number of alcohol-related crashes in Pennsylvania of any other holiday. More than 300 crashes involved alcohol, with 10 people killed.

State police are asking drivers to be patient, allow extra time and designate a sober driver if planning on drinking.

All occupants are reminded to wear their seat belts and make sure any children are in the proper safety seats.

“With everyone’s cooperation, we can continue our efforts toward highway safety,” said Pennsylvania State Police Troop J.