\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPennsylvania State Police announced they are increasing enforcement over the July 4 holiday period, focusing on impaired, distracted and aggressive drivers across the state. Troopers said the increased patrols aim to reduce crashes and eliminate dangerous drivers on the roads during one of the busiest travel periods of the summer. State troopers will be out during the Independence Day weekend, closely watching for aggressive driving behaviors and targeting intoxicated and distracted drivers. Travelers are reminded to buckle up, drive safely, and stay updated on traffic and weather conditions. ‘Paul Miller’s Law’ in effectState police are also reminding drivers about the new \u201cPaul Miller Law,\u201d which took effect last month. The law prohibits drivers from using phones or other mobile devices while behind the wheel. Drivers cited under the law face a $50 fine. Last year’s statisticsState police released enforcement and crash figures from last year\u2019s Independence Day holiday period. During the 2025 four-day holiday period, police investigated 803 crashes, including 9 deadly crashes that killed 12 people. Officials said 156 of those crashes were injury-related, while 58 were DUI-related.Enforcement data from the same period showed troopers made 458 DUI arrests, issued 5,790 speeding citations, 131 child seat citations, 634 seat belt citations and 14,596 other citations. Turnpike travelThe Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is projecting more than 6.54 million drivers will travel the turnpike system from June 25 through July 5, as travelers head to holiday events during the nation\u2019s 250th anniversary year. Turnpike officials said the heaviest travel day this week is expected to be Thursday, July 2, with 700,000 vehicles. To ease congestion, turnpike officials said maintenance and construction crews will suspend work affecting open lanes through 11 p.m. Sunday, July 5. See news happening? Send us your photos or videos if it\u2019s safe to do so at https:\/\/www.wgal.com\/upload.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
Pennsylvania State Police announced they are increasing enforcement over the July 4 holiday period, focusing on impaired, distracted and aggressive drivers across the state. <\/p>\n
Troopers said the increased patrols aim to reduce crashes and eliminate dangerous drivers on the roads during one of the busiest travel periods of the summer. <\/p>\n
State troopers will be out during the Independence Day weekend, closely watching for aggressive driving behaviors and targeting intoxicated and distracted drivers. <\/p>\n
Travelers are reminded to buckle up, drive safely, and stay updated on traffic and weather conditions. <\/p>\n
‘Paul Miller’s Law’ in effect<\/p>\n
State police are also reminding drivers about the new \u201cPaul Miller Law,\u201d which took effect last month. The law prohibits drivers from using phones or other mobile devices while behind the wheel. <\/p>\n
Drivers cited under the law face a $50 fine. <\/p>\n
Last year’s statistics<\/p>\n
State police released enforcement and crash figures from last year\u2019s Independence Day holiday period. <\/p>\n
During the 2025 four-day holiday period, police investigated 803 crashes, including 9 deadly crashes that killed 12 people. Officials said 156 of those crashes were injury-related, while 58 were DUI-related.<\/p>\n
Enforcement data from the same period showed troopers made 458 DUI arrests, issued 5,790 speeding citations, 131 child seat citations, 634 seat belt citations and 14,596 other citations. <\/p>\n
Turnpike travel<\/p>\n
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is projecting more than 6.54 million drivers<\/a> will travel the turnpike system from June 25 through July 5, as travelers head to holiday events during the nation\u2019s 250th anniversary year. <\/p>\n Turnpike officials said the heaviest travel day this week is expected to be Thursday, July 2, with 700,000 vehicles. <\/p>\n To ease congestion, turnpike officials said maintenance and construction crews will suspend work affecting open lanes through 11 p.m. Sunday, July 5. <\/p>\n